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Ogus Family History

Ogus 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: Bogus, Vogus, Ogas, Rogus, Fogus, Gu, Guo, Ou, Oss, Mogul

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Where is the Ogus family from?

You can see how Ogus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ogus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ogus family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogus's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ogus families in 1891.
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What did your Ogus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gentlemans Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ogus. 100% of Ogus men worked as a Gentlemans Hairdresser and 75% of Ogus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Gentlemans Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Grocers Assistant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogus 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Ogus. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ogus. For the veterans among your Ogus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ogus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ogus in 1969 was 88, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogus 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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