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Ogar Family History

Ogar 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: Omar, Logar, Bogar, Ogas, Agar, Cogar, Ogan, Bear, Gal, Over

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Where is the Ogar family from?

You can see how Ogar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ogar families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ogar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ogar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogar 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 Ogar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ogar. 100% of Ogar 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogar 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Ogar. 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 263 military records available for the last name Ogar. For the veterans among your Ogar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ogar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ogar in 1959 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogar 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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