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Ogill Family History

Ogill 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: Gill, Orgill, Gall, Brill, Grill, Mill, Hill, Will, Bill, Neill

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Where is the Ogill family from?

You can see how Ogill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogill families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ogill family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ogill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Ogill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogill 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ogill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ogill. For the veterans among your Ogill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogill lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Ogill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ogill in 1994 was 67, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogill 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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