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Ogilsby Family History

Ogilsby 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: Oglesby, Silsby, Gulsby, Soulsby, Gilboy, Wilby, Kilby, Ogilvie

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Where is the Ogilsby family from?

You can see how Ogilsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilsby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogilsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ogilsby family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogilsby's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ogilsby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogilsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ogilsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogilsby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ogilsby. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ogilsby. For the veterans among your Ogilsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogilsby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogilsby 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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