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Oulman Family History

Oulman 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: Ulman, Outman, Bulman, Olman, Ohlman, Kulman, Kalman, Allman, Osman

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Where is the Oulman family from?

You can see how Oulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oulman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Oulman families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oulman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Oulman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oulman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oulman. 40% of Oulman men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Helper
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Oulman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Oulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oulman 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Oulman. 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 144 military records available for the last name Oulman. For the veterans among your Oulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oulman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Oulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oulman in 1951 was 29, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oulman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oulman 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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