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Olum Family History

Olum 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: Lum, Plum, Olm, Blum, Orum, Holum, Solum, Flum, Odum, Clum

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Where is the Olum family from?

You can see how Olum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Olum families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Olum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Olum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Olum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olum 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Olum. 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 24 military records available for the last name Olum. For the veterans among your Olum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Olum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Olum in 1966 was 61, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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