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Ogleton Family History

Ogleton 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: Eggleton, Angleton, Congleton, Oulton, Oleson, Colleton, Gleaton

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Where is the Ogleton family from?

You can see how Ogleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogleton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ogleton family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogleton's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Ogleton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogleton 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 295 census records available for the last name Ogleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogleton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ogleton. 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 67 military records available for the last name Ogleton. For the veterans among your Ogleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogleton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ogleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ogleton in 1975 was 74, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogleton 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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