History of your Surname
Get access to Oglebee family records.Start a free trial

Oglebee Family History

Oglebee 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: Oglesbee, Ogletree, Leben, Kleber, Giebel, Leber, Gaebel, Levee

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Oglebee family from?

You can see how Oglebee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglebee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oglebee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Oglebee families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oglebee's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oglebee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oglebee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Oglebee ancestors do for a living?

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

What Oglebee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Oglebee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglebee census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Oglebee

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Oglebee. 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.

View all Oglebee immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Oglebee. For the veterans among your Oglebee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oglebee military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oglebee family history

Discover More

What is the average Oglebee lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oglebee family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Oglebee last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial