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Origins of the Ogara surname

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Where do most Ogaras live?

In 1921, most Ogaras lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ogaras

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,280 records for the Ogara surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were Ogaras most likely to marry?

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Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ogaras.

What are the most common Ogara first names?

  • Patrick
  • John
  • Mary
  • Bridget

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Ogara family members

Common jobs for Ogaras

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ogaras in 1921
Cotton Spinner

9

Cigarette Packer

5

Dressmaker

5

Housekeeper

5

Cotton Weaver

3

Common Male occupations for Ogaras in 1921
Farm Labourer

10

General Labourer

10

Bricklayers Labourer

7

Agricultural Labourer

6

Dock Labourer

6

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