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Ogal Family History

Ogal 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: Gal, Opal, Rogal, Ogas, Ogan, Fogal, Gall, Gale, Beal, Kral

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Where is the Ogal family from?

You can see how Ogal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ogal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Ogal families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogal's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ogal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogal 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 278 census records available for the last name Ogal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogal 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ogal. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ogal. For the veterans among your Ogal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogal 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ogal

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