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Ogilwy Family History

Ogilwy Surname Meaning

see Ogilvie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ogilwy family from?

You can see how Ogilwy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogilwy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ogilwy families living in Berkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ogilwy's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Ogilwy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogilwy 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 Ogilwy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher Own Account and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ogilwy. 50% of Ogilwy men worked as a Butcher Own Account and 58% of Ogilwy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogilwy were General Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 1939

  • Butcher Own Account
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    43%

What Ogilwy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Ogilwy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogilwy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ogilwy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ogilwy. For the veterans among your Ogilwy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogilwy lifespan?

Average Ogilwy life expectancy in 1970 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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