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Ogilvi Family History

Ogilvi 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, Gilvin, Silvi, Gill, Giles, Oliva, Kivi, Salvi, Galvin

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Where is the Ogilvi family from?

You can see how Ogilvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilvi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ogilvi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Ogilvi family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogilvi's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ogilvi families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ogilvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogilvi 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ogilvi. 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 Ogilvi. For the veterans among your Ogilvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogilvi lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Ogilvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ogilvi in 1988 was 53, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogilvi 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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