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Ognen Family History

Ognen 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: Ogden, Ogren, Onnen, Olsen, Offen, Osten, Oren, Bogen, Glen, Gren

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Where is the Ognen family from?

You can see how Ognen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ognen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ognen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Ognen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ognen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ognen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Ognen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ognen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ognen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ognen. For the veterans among your Ognen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ognen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Ognen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ognen in 1972 was 67, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ognen 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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