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Oglesbay Family History

Oglesbay 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, Oglesbee, Inglesby, Gleba, Iglesia, Iglesias, Olesky, Glasby

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Where is the Oglesbay family from?

You can see how Oglesbay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglesbay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oglesbay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oglesbay families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oglesbay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Oglesbay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Oglesbay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglesbay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oglesbay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oglesbay. For the veterans among your Oglesbay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglesbay lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Oglesbay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oglesbay in 1978 was 89, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglesbay 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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