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Oglin Family History

Oglin 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: Olin, Eglin, Ohlin, Orlin, Koglin, Oslin, Melin, Lin, Malin, Joslin

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Where is the Oglin family from?

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

There are 177 census records available for the last name Oglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Oglin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Oglin. For the veterans among your Oglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1989, in the United States, Oglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oglin in 1958 was 64, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglin 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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