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Oginz Family History

Oginz 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: Ogino, Ganz, Ginn, Olin, Agin, Prinz, Sinz, Ogier, Linz, Ging

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Where is the Oginz family from?

You can see how Oginz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oginz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oginz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oginz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oginz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oginz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oginz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oginz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Oginz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oginz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Oginz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Oginz. For the veterans among your Oginz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oginz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Oginz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oginz in 1971 was 93, and 88 in 2003.

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