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Ogans Family History

Ogans 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: Gans, Omans, Ogas, Ogan, Hogans, Agans, Gant, Organ, Gan, Oman

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Where is the Ogans family from?

You can see how Ogans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ogans families living in Rhode Island. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ogans's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Ogans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogans 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 Ogans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogans. 50% of Ogans men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Ogans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogans 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ogans. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ogans. For the veterans among your Ogans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ogans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ogans in 1964 was 70, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogans 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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