Oakum Family History

Oakum Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Yoakum, Baum, Hakim, Ranum, Oak, Narum, Okuma, Oakes, Oakey, Saum

1,000 record(s) for Oakum

452	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
66	Military Records
27	Immigration Records
326	Census and Voter Lists
384	Member Trees

Where is the Oakum family from?

You can see how Oakum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oakum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Oakum families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oakum's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oakum families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oakum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oakum.

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

Laborer

60%

Farm laborer

40%

What Oakum family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 326 census records available for the last name Oakum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Oakum. 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.

Military Records

There are 66 military records available for the last name Oakum. For the veterans among your Oakum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Oakum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Oakum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oakum in 1956 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.