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Ogwynn Family History

Ogwynn 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: Gwynn, Glynn, Wynn, Guynn, Gwyn, Gwynne, Gwinn, Gunn, O'ryan, Wann

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Where is the Ogwynn family from?

You can see how Ogwynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogwynn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ogwynn families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ogwynn's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ogwynn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogwynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ogwynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogwynn. 100% of Ogwynn men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Ogwynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogwynn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ogwynn. 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 208 military records available for the last name Ogwynn. For the veterans among your Ogwynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogwynn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ogwynn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ogwynn in 1958 was 50, and 94 in 2004.

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