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Ogsbury Family History

Ogsbury 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: Asbury, Alsbury, Rasbury, Osburn, Orsburn, Elsbury, Ogburn, Bury

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Where is the Ogsbury family from?

You can see how Ogsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogsbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogsbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Ogsbury families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogsbury's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ogsbury families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogsbury 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogsbury 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Ogsbury. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ogsbury. For the veterans among your Ogsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogsbury lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Ogsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ogsbury in 1954 was 53, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogsbury 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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