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Ogens Family History

Ogens 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: Ovens, Owens, Gens, Geng, Oren, Bogen, Sens, Osen, Gans, Genn

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Where is the Ogens family from?

You can see how Ogens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ogens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ogens family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogens's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ogens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogens 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 Ogens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogens. 34% of Ogens men worked as an Assembler and 50% of Ogens women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogens were Scrap Metal and Waitress.

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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

  • Assembler
    34%
  • Draftsman
    34%
  • Scrap Metal
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Ogens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Ogens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogens 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ogens. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ogens. For the veterans among your Ogens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ogens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ogens in 1963 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogens 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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