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Ollom Family History

Ollom Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ulm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ollom family from?

You can see how Ollom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ollom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ollom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ollom families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ollom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ollom families in 1911.
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What did your Ollom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ollom. 34% of Ollom men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ollom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ollom were Sheet Metal Worker and Cashier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Ollom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ollom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ollom 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ollom. 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 369 military records available for the last name Ollom. For the veterans among your Ollom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ollom lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Ollom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ollom in 1949 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

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