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Oakhem Family History

Oakhem 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: Oakes, Oakey, Oakley, Lathem, Hashem, Hakeem, Baker, Hashim, Washer

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Where is the Oakhem family from?

You can see how Oakhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakhem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oakhem families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Oakhem's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oakhem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakhem 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 Oakhem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oakhem. 100% of Oakhem men worked as a Shipper.

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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

  • Shipper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Oakhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakhem 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oakhem. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oakhem. For the veterans among your Oakhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakhem lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Oakhem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oakhem in 1973 was 54, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakhem 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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