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Oglivie Family History

Oglivie 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, Olive, Olivier, Oliver, Oliva, Clive, Glavin, Glave, Olivas

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Where is the Oglivie family from?

You can see how Oglivie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglivie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oglivie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Oglivie families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oglivie's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Oglivie families in 1880.
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What did your Oglivie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oglivie. 100% of Oglivie men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Oglivie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Oglivie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglivie 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Oglivie. 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 55 military records available for the last name Oglivie. For the veterans among your Oglivie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglivie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Oglivie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oglivie in 1969 was 56, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglivie 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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