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Oatmam Family History

Oatmam Surname 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: Oatman, Latham, Outman, Tatham, Oakman, Tatman, Patman, Ottmar

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Where is the Oatmam family from?

You can see how Oatmam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatmam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oatmam family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatmam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oatmam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Oatmam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatmam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oatmam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oatmam. For the veterans among your Oatmam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatmam lifespan?

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