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Ogeary Family History

Ogeary Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geary, Deary, Gery, Cleary, Weary, Keary, Gary, Gear, Neary, Gerry

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Where is the Ogeary family from?

You can see how Ogeary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogeary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ogeary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ogeary family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ogeary's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ogeary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogeary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Ogeary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogeary census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Ogeary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Ogeary. For the veterans among your Ogeary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogeary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ogeary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ogeary in 1962 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogeary ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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