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Ogin Family History

Ogin 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: Olin, Agin, Bogin, Ogino, Rogin, Gin, Ogan, Olgin, Okin, Hain

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Where is the Ogin family from?

You can see how Ogin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ogin families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ogin families in 1891.
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What did your Ogin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogin. 67% of Ogin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ogin women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogin 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Ogin. 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 192 military records available for the last name Ogin. For the veterans among your Ogin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ogin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ogin in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogin 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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