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Oakum Family History

Oakum 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: Yoakum, Baum, Hakim, Ranum, Oak, Narum, Okuma, Oakes, Oakey, Saum

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Where is the Oakum family from?

You can see how Oakum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oakum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oakum families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oakum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oakum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakum 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 Oakum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oakum. 60% of Oakum 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Oakum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakum 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Oakum. 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 66 military records available for the last name Oakum. For the veterans among your Oakum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Oakum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oakum in 1956 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakum 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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