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Ogers Family History

Ogers 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: Odgers, Agers, Rogers, Over, Ober, Oder, Gero, Ovens, Roger, Ours

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Where is the Ogers family from?

You can see how Ogers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ogers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ogers families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ogers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ogers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogers 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 Ogers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ogers. 100% of Ogers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Ogers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogers 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ogers. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ogers. For the veterans among your Ogers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogers lifespan?

Average Ogers life expectancy in 1974 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogers 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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