Origins of the Oatham surname

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    In 1921, most Oathams lived in london

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    51 Oatham Travel & migration records
    570 Oathams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Oatham

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    What are the most common Oatham first names?

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    Ellen

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    Common jobs for Oathams

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Oathams in 1921

    Boot Machinist

    3

    Ironer

    3

    Wardrobe Dealer

    3

    Weaver Cotton

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Oathams in 1921

    House Painter

    17

    Bricklayer

    9

    Painter

    7

    Grocers Assistant

    3

    Tailor

    3

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