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Oatham Family History

Oatham Surname Meaning

In most cases, probably a variant of Odam, perhaps from Otham Court (Sussex), which is recorded as Otteham in about 1207 or from Otham (Kent), which is recorded as Otteham in about 1100.

However, there is currently no historical evidence to support the suggestion that the surname has its origin in these place-names.

The places are named with Old English hām meaning ‘village homestead’ and an uncertain initial element.

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


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Where is the Oatham family from?

You can see how Oatham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Oatham families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oatham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oatham families in 1891.
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What did your Oatham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot shoe Operative and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oatham. 34% of Oatham men worked as a Boot shoe Operative and 94% of Oatham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oatham were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Boot shoe Operative
    34%
  • House Decorator
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Oatham. 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 90 military records available for the last name Oatham. For the veterans among your Oatham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatham lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Oatham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Oatham in 1972 was 71, and 46 in 1978.

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