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Oolman Family History

Oolman 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: Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Holman, Tolman, Olman, Colman, Woolman

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Where is the Oolman family from?

You can see how Oolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oolman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oolman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Oolman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oolman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oolman 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 188 census records available for the last name Oolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oolman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oolman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Oolman. For the veterans among your Oolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oolman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oolman in 1965 was 71, and 103 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oolman 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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