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Ogdon Family History

Ogdon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ogden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ogdon family from?

You can see how Ogdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Ogdon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ogdon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Ogdon families in 1911.
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What did your Ogdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ogdon. 100% of Ogdon men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ogdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogdon 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Ogdon. 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 649 military records available for the last name Ogdon. For the veterans among your Ogdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogdon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ogdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ogdon in 1953 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogdon 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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