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Ogiela Family History

Ogiela 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: Opiela, Giel, Ogier, Piela, Biela, Ogea, Gill, Kiel, Villa, Oswell

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Where is the Ogiela family from?

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

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogiela. 25% of Ogiela men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Ogiela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ogiela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogiela 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ogiela. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ogiela. For the veterans among your Ogiela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogiela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ogiela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ogiela in 1969 was 77, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogiela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogiela 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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