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Ogen Family History

Ogen Name 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: Oren, Bogen, Osen, Oyen, Owen, Oden, Olen, Oien, Oen, Mogen

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Where is the Ogen family from?

You can see how Ogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ogen families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ogen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ogen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogen. 39% of Ogen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogen 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Ogen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 648 military records available for the last name Ogen. For the veterans among your Ogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ogen in 1967 was 67, and 74 in 2000.

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