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Ogswa Family History

Ogswa 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: Ogawa, Ogata, Ozawa, Ossa, Ogura, Okawa, Ogea, Laska, Basa, Olsen

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Where is the Ogswa family from?

You can see how Ogswa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogswa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ogswa family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogswa's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ogswa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogswa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ogswa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogswa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ogswa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ogswa. For the veterans among your Ogswa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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