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Oglen Family History

Oglen 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: Glen, Olen, Ogle, Ogden, Ogren, Ogles, Hoglen, Allen, Nolen, Olsen

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Where is the Oglen family from?

You can see how Oglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oglen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Oglen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oglen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Oglen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oglen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Oglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Oglen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oglen. For the veterans among your Oglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Oglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Oglen in 1965 was 81, and 43 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglen 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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