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Ogan Family History

Ogan Name Meaning

Irish: of Welsh origin a variant of Wogan found Gaelicized as Úgán.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vogan, Onan, Mogan, Agan, Hogan, Olan, Cogan, Gogan, Egan, Wogan

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Where is the Ogan family from?

You can see how Ogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Ogan families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ogan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ogan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ogan. 21% of Ogan men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Ogan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogan were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogan 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Ogan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ogan. For the veterans among your Ogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1947. The average life expectancy for Ogan in 1940 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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