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Ogee Family History

Ogee 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: Gee, Obee, Ogle, Agee, Ogea, Oge, Over, Lee, Loge, Ober

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Where is the Ogee family from?

You can see how Ogee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ogee family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogee's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Ogee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ogee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogee. 22% of Ogee men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ogee women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogee were Salesman and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Ogee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogee 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ogee. 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 279 military records available for the last name Ogee. For the veterans among your Ogee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ogee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ogee in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogee 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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