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Oom Family History

Oom 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: Som, Ohm, Doom, Olm, Rom, Boom, Om, Odom, Dom, Tom

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Where is the Oom family from?

You can see how Oom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oom family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oom. 50% of Oom men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%

What Oom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Oom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oom 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Oom. 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 157 military records available for the last name Oom. For the veterans among your Oom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oom in 1966 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oom 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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