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Ogima Family History

Ogima 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: Gima, Oliva, Shima, Zima, Okuma, Giza, Oyama, Ogata, Kojima, Arima

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Where is the Ogima family from?

You can see how Ogima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ogima families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Ogima families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogima's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ogima families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogima 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 Ogima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogima. 100% of Ogima 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ogima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogima 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ogima. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ogima. For the veterans among your Ogima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogima lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ogima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ogima in 1975 was 89, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogima 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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