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Origins of the Oldam surname

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About the Oldams

We have a total number of 422 records for people with the last name Oldam.

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Where do most Oldams live?

In 1921, most Oldams lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Oldams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 388 records for the Oldam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.

Who were Oldams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Oldams.

What are the most common Oldam first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Oldam family members

Common jobs for Oldams

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

Common Female occupations for Oldams in 1921
Domestic Servant

3

Cotton Weaver

2

House Servant

2

Laundress

2

Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Oldams in 1921
Chartered Accountant

5

Joiner

5

Coal Miner

4

Clerk

3

Assistant

2

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