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Ogton Family History

Ogton 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: Orton, Oxton, Ogdon, Alton, Elton, Holton, Colton, Osten, Oughton

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Where is the Ogton family from?

You can see how Ogton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ogton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ogton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ogton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogton 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 39 census records available for the last name Ogton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogton 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ogton. 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 military records available for the last name Ogton. For the veterans among your Ogton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogton lifespan?

Average Ogton life expectancy in 1995 was 108 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogton 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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