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Ognian Family History

Ognian Name 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: Onion, Ohanian, Ogan, Onan, Guan, Damian, Bogdan, Adrian, Kocian

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Where is the Ognian family from?

You can see how Ognian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ognian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ognian family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ognian's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ognian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ognian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ognian ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ognian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ognian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ognian 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ognian. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ognian. For the veterans among your Ognian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ognian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ognian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ognian in 1972 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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