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Oskam Family History

Oskam 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: Roskam, Osman, Kam, Islam, Oscar, Sham, Sam, Saam, Isham, Osika

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Where is the Oskam family from?

You can see how Oskam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oskam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Oskam families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oskam's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Oskam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oskam 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 Oskam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oskam. 43% of Oskam men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Odd Jobs
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Oskam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Oskam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oskam 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Oskam. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oskam. For the veterans among your Oskam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oskam lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Oskam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oskam in 1979 was 26, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oskam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oskam 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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