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Ogleby Family History

Ogleby Surname Meaning

see Ogilby.

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


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Where is the Ogleby family from?

You can see how Ogleby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogleby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogleby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Ogleby families living in Leicestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ogleby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Ogleby families in 1891.
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What did your Ogleby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ogleby. 100% of Ogleby men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Ogleby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ogleby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogleby 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Ogleby. 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 256 military records available for the last name Ogleby. For the veterans among your Ogleby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogleby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Ogleby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ogleby in 1966 was 70, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogleby 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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