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Ogram Family History

Ogram Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Algrim, Augrim, Ougrim probably representing Old French forms of Continental Germanic Ald(i)grim, Oltgrim.

These names are derived from the elements of the Germanic language.

The root *ald- means ‘old’ or ‘venerable’, while *grim- translates to ‘helmet’ or ‘fierce’.

This etymology reflects the qualities esteemed in names of that era.

Thus, the name carries connotations of age, respect, and strength.

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


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Where is the Ogram family from?

You can see how Ogram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Ogram families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ogram's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ogram families in 1891.
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What did your Ogram 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 Ogram. 50% of Ogram men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Ogram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogram were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 297 immigration records available for the last name Ogram. 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 606 military records available for the last name Ogram. For the veterans among your Ogram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogram lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ogram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ogram in 1963 was 73, and 65 in 2003.

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