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Oum Family History

Oum Name Meaning

Cambodian: written អ៊ុំ from a Khmer word denoting an elder sibling of one's parent (i.e. ‘uncle’ or ‘aunt’). Compare Om 3 and Um

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


Similar surnames: Om, Sum, Ou, Ouk, Um, Hum, Bun, Cam, Mu, Luu

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Where is the Oum family from?

You can see how Oum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oum families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Oum families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Oum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oum. 100% of Oum men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Oum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oum 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Oum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oum. For the veterans among your Oum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oum lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Oum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oum in 1987 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

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