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Oglsbey Family History

Oglsbey 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: Oglesby, Oglesbee, Olsen, Soulsby, Onley, Kelsey, Olney, Halsey

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Where is the Oglsbey family from?

You can see how Oglsbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglsbey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oglsbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oglsbey families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oglsbey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oglsbey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Oglsbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglsbey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oglsbey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oglsbey. For the veterans among your Oglsbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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