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Ogelsby Family History

Ogelsby 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: Oglesby, Owensby, Gulsby, Soulsby, Kelsey, Overby, Selby, Ormsby

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Where is the Ogelsby family from?

You can see how Ogelsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogelsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogelsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ogelsby families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ogelsby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ogelsby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogelsby 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 Ogelsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogelsby. 57% of Ogelsby men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Ogelsby women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogelsby were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Student Nurse
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

What Ogelsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogelsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogelsby 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ogelsby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 258 military records available for the last name Ogelsby. For the veterans among your Ogelsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogelsby lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Ogelsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ogelsby in 1949 was 52, and 100 in 2002.

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