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Ogilvy Family History

Ogilvy Surname Meaning

see Ogilvie.

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


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Where is the Ogilvy family from?

You can see how Ogilvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilvy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogilvy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 32 Ogilvy families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ogilvy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ogilvy families in 1891.
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What did your Ogilvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ogilvy. 79% of Ogilvy 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
    79%
  • Private Means
    22%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ogilvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogilvy 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Ogilvy. 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 Ogilvy. For the veterans among your Ogilvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogilvy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ogilvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ogilvy in 1960 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogilvy 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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