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Ogwin Family History

Ogwin 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: Gwin, Lewin, Edwin, Unwin, Olin, Owen, Agin, Irwin, Alwin, Angwin

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Where is the Ogwin family from?

You can see how Ogwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ogwin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ogwin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Ogwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ogwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogwin. 43% of Ogwin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ogwin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogwin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ogwin. 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 199 military records available for the last name Ogwin. For the veterans among your Ogwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogwin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ogwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ogwin in 1955 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogwin 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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