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Ollham Family History

Ollham 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: Oldham, Gillham, Pelham, Milham, Laham, Odham, Allam, Gilham, Olshan

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Where is the Ollham family from?

You can see how Ollham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ollham families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ollham's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Ollham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Ollham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ollham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Ollham. For the veterans among your Ollham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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