Origins of the Ogilvy surname
About the Ogilvys
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Interesting facts about Ogilvy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Ogilvy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Ogilvys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Ogilvys.
What are the most common Ogilvy first names?
John
James
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ogilvys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ogilvys in 1921
Annuitant
33
F S
33
Housekeeper
33
Ind
31
Dressmaker
29
Common male occupations for Ogilvys in 1921
Farmer
40
Farm Servant
32
Shepherd
26
Weaver
26
Ploughman
23
