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Ogilby Family History

Ogilby Surname Meaning

variant of Ogilvie. from Ó Giolla Bhuidhe see Gilboy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ogilby family from?

You can see how Ogilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogilby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ogilby families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ogilby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ogilby families in 1891.
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What did your Ogilby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ogilby. 100% of Ogilby women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 462 immigration records available for the last name Ogilby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ogilby. For the veterans among your Ogilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogilby lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ogilby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ogilby in 1956 was 74, and 62 in 2003.

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