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Oldum Family History

Oldum 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: Odum, Allum, Lum, Plum, Old, Olm, Oldham, Olden, Blum, Orum

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Where is the Oldum family from?

You can see how Oldum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oldum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oldum families living in Mississippi. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oldum's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Oldum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldum 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 178 census records available for the last name Oldum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldum 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Oldum. 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 31 military records available for the last name Oldum. For the veterans among your Oldum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Oldum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Oldum in 1968 was 88, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oldum 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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