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Oglevee Family History

Oglevee 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: Levee, Ogletree, Oglesbee, Oliver, Lever, Leven, Klever, Levene

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Where is the Oglevee family from?

You can see how Oglevee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglevee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oglevee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Oglevee families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oglevee's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oglevee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oglevee 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 Oglevee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oglevee. 100% of Oglevee women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Oglevee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Oglevee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglevee 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Oglevee. 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 99 military records available for the last name Oglevee. For the veterans among your Oglevee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglevee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oglevee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oglevee in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglevee 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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