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Ogler Family History

Ogler 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: Oyler, Ohler, Ogier, Ogle, Fogler, Oller, Agler, Kogler, Vogler

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Where is the Ogler family from?

You can see how Ogler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ogler family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ogler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogler 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 Ogler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ogler. 100% of Ogler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ogler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Ogler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogler 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ogler. 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 107 military records available for the last name Ogler. For the veterans among your Ogler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogler lifespan?

Average Ogler life expectancy in 1980 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogler 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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