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Oglum Family History

Oglum 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: Allum, Lum, Plum, Grum, Olm, Blum, Orum, Holum, Ottum, Ogle

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Where is the Oglum family from?

You can see how Oglum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oglum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oglum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oglum family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Oglum's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oglum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oglum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Oglum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oglum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oglum. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oglum. For the veterans among your Oglum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oglum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1970, in the United States, Oglum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Oglum in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oglum 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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