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Ogiba Family History

Ogiba 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: Giba, Oliva, Gaba, Giza, Riba, Ogata, Chiba, Osika, Gima, Ogier

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Where is the Ogiba family from?

You can see how Ogiba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogiba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ogiba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ogiba families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ogiba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ogiba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogiba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ogiba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogiba. 60% of Ogiba 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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Ogiba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogiba 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ogiba. 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 140 military records available for the last name Ogiba. For the veterans among your Ogiba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogiba lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ogiba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ogiba in 1959 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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