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Ogilvey Family History

Ogilvey 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: Ogilvie, Silvey, Gilley, Gilkey, Olvey, Oliver, Bailey, Giles, Gulley

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Where is the Ogilvey family from?

You can see how Ogilvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogilvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ogilvey families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ogilvey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ogilvey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogilvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Ogilvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogilvey 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Ogilvey. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ogilvey. For the veterans among your Ogilvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogilvey lifespan?

Average Ogilvey life expectancy in 1981 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogilvey 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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