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Ogniben Family History

Ogniben 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: Ognibene, Gruben, Oien, Eiben, Ogier, Ogden, Geibel, Gribben, Gibel

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ogniben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogniben 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 Ogniben. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ogniben. For the veterans among your Ogniben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogniben lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Ogniben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ogniben in 1996 was 87, and 90 in 1997.

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