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Ogilvia Family History

Ogilvia 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, Silvia, Gilvin, Oliva, Gioia, Galvin, Gilpin, Salvia, Cilia

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Where is the Ogilvia family from?

You can see how Ogilvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilvia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ogilvia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ogilvia family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogilvia's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ogilvia families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Ogilvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogilvia 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 Ogilvia. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ogilvia. For the veterans among your Ogilvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogilvia lifespan?

Average Ogilvia life expectancy in 2002 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogilvia 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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