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Ogness Family History

Ogness 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: Osness, Otness, Rogness, Ness, Gress, Urness, Lyness, Agnes, Holness

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Where is the Ogness family from?

You can see how Ogness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ogness family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogness's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ogness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ogness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogness 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ogness. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ogness. For the veterans among your Ogness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogness lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ogness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ogness in 1969 was 73, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogness 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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