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Oakham Family History

Oakham Surname Meaning

from Oakham (Rutland) Ockham (Surrey) or Ockham House in Ewhurst (Sussex).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oakham family from?

You can see how Oakham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oakham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Oakham families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Oakham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oakham families in 1891.
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What did your Oakham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Plumber jobbing Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oakham. 34% of Oakham men worked as a Master Plumber jobbing Builder and 92% of Oakham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oakham were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Plumber jobbing Builder
    34%
  • Don Gov Air Rand Shelter General Labourer (heavy Work
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oakham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakham 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Oakham. 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 468 military records available for the last name Oakham. For the veterans among your Oakham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Oakham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oakham in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 2002.

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