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Oglevie Family History

Oglevie 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, Levie, Levin, Kleve, Levis, Glavin, Cleve, Levee, Gleim

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Where is the Oglevie family from?

You can see how Oglevie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglevie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oglevie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Oglevie families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Oglevie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oglevie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oglevie 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 Oglevie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oglevie. 67% of Oglevie men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oglevie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oglevie were Clerk and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Oglevie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oglevie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglevie 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Oglevie. 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 210 military records available for the last name Oglevie. For the veterans among your Oglevie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglevie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oglevie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oglevie in 1963 was 65, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglevie 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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