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Oginski Family History

Oginski 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: Osinski, Olinski, Roginski, Wolinski, Dolinski, Losinski, Solinski

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Where is the Oginski family from?

You can see how Oginski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oginski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oginski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oginski families living in Connecticut. This was about 16% of all the recorded Oginski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Oginski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oginski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oginski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oginski. 58% of Oginski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oginski women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oginski were Baker and Maid. .

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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
    58%
  • Baker
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Oginski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oginski 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Oginski. 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 Oginski. For the veterans among your Oginski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oginski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Oginski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oginski in 1957 was 53, and 64 in 2003.

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