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Oleham Family History

Oleham Name 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, Olea, Laham, Mileham, Odham, Olean, Klehm, Bleam, Olshan

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Where is the Oleham family from?

You can see how Oleham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oleham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oleham family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oleham's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Oleham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oleham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oleham ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oleham ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Oleham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oleham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oleham. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oleham. For the veterans among your Oleham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oleham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Oleham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oleham in 1968 was 69, and 79 in 2000.

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