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Ozga Family History

Ozga Name Meaning

Polish (also Ożga): nickname from ożga ‘fire’ applied to a shabby person metaphorically ‘victim of a fire’.

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


Similar surnames: Noga, Maga, Koza, Miga, Ozog, Kozma, Mega, Moga, Bozza, Cozza

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Where is the Ozga family from?

You can see how Ozga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ozga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ozga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ozga families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ozga's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ozga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ozga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ozga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ozga. 48% of Ozga men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ozga women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ozga were Truck Driver and Press Operator. .

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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
    48%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Coil Winder
    14%
  • Mill Hand
    14%
  • Press Operator
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ozga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ozga 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Ozga. 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 576 military records available for the last name Ozga. For the veterans among your Ozga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ozga lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ozga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ozga in 1958 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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