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Ogilbie Family History

Ogilbie 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: Ogilvie, Gillie, Gilbride, Gilboy, Bailie, Gilpin, Smillie, Goldie

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Where is the Ogilbie family from?

You can see how Ogilbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilbie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ogilbie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Ogilbie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogilbie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ogilbie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogilbie 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 Ogilbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogilbie. 100% of Ogilbie men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Ogilbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogilbie 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ogilbie. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ogilbie. For the veterans among your Ogilbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogilbie

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