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Oglesbey Family History

Oglesbey 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, Olesky, Giesey, Lesley, Ogletree, Geesey

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Where is the Oglesbey family from?

You can see how Oglesbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglesbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oglesbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Oglesbey families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oglesbey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Oglesbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oglesbey 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 Oglesbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oglesbey. 32% of Oglesbey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Oglesbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Oglesbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglesbey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oglesbey. 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 78 military records available for the last name Oglesbey. For the veterans among your Oglesbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglesbey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Oglesbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oglesbey in 1978 was 55, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oglesbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglesbey 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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