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Ogles Family History

Ogles Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Ogle with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ogles family from?

You can see how Ogles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Ogles families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ogles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ogles families in 1891.
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What did your Ogles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ogles. 50% of Ogles men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 88% of Ogles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogles were Old Age Pensioner and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    50%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ogles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogles 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Ogles. 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 975 military records available for the last name Ogles. For the veterans among your Ogles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogles lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ogles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ogles in 1948 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogles 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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