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Ogeson Family History

Ogeson 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: Oveson, Okeson, Oleson, Ohlson, Beeson, Lageson, Teson, Geron, Olsson

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Where is the Ogeson family from?

You can see how Ogeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Ogeson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ogeson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogeson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ogeson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Ogeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogeson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ogeson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ogeson. For the veterans among your Ogeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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