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Aultom Family History

Aultom Name 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: Altom, Alton, Auton, Alltop, Fulton, Hulton, Oulton, Alto, Nulton

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Where is the Aultom family from?

You can see how Aultom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aultom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Aultom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Aultom families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aultom's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Aultom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aultom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aultom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aultom. 100% of Aultom men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Aultom women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Aultom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aultom 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Aultom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Aultom. For the veterans among your Aultom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aultom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aultom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aultom in 1963 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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