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Ogger Family History

Ogger 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: Egger, Cogger, Ogier, Over, Oster, Alger, Ober, Hager, Otter, Oyler

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Where is the Ogger family from?

You can see how Ogger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ogger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ogger families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ogger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ogger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogger 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 Ogger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gear Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogger. 100% of Ogger men worked as a Gear Cutter.

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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

  • Gear Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Ogger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogger 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ogger. 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 105 military records available for the last name Ogger. For the veterans among your Ogger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ogger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ogger in 1966 was 53, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogger 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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