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Olham Family History

Olham 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: Oldham, Odham, Ham, Alam, Elam, Cham, Olan, Bolam, Sham, Ohm

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Where is the Olham family from?

You can see how Olham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Olham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Olham families living in Kentucky. This was about 74% of all the recorded Olham's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Olham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olham 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 223 census records available for the last name Olham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olham 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Olham. 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 27 military records available for the last name Olham. For the veterans among your Olham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Olham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Olham in 1969 was 70, and 22 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Olham 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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