Origins of the Oldham surname

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    In 1921, most Oldhams lived in london

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    6,200 Oldham Travel & migration records
    52,000 Oldhams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Oldham

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    855th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Oldham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1477.

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    What are the most common Oldham first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Oldhams

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

    Commmon female occupations for Oldhams in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    466

    Dressmaker

    170

    Cotton Winder

    141

    Living On Own Means

    129

    Housekeeper

    127

    Commmon male occupations for Oldhams in 1921

    Hatter

    204

    Cotton Weaver

    163

    Joiner

    137

    Coal Miner

    134

    General Labourer

    125

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