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Ogrin Family History

Ogrin 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: Ogren, Marin, Dobrin, Orio, Oren, Grine, Tarin, Gren, Brin, Merin

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Where is the Ogrin family from?

You can see how Ogrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ogrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ogrin families living in Oregon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ogrin's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Ogrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogrin 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 Ogrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogrin. 31% of Ogrin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ogrin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogrin were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Mechanic
    24%
  • General Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Ogrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Ogrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogrin 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Ogrin. 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 152 military records available for the last name Ogrin. For the veterans among your Ogrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogrin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ogrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ogrin in 1955 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogrin 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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