| ![Show Contents]() Odlum History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The origins of the Odlum surname lie with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name Odlum began when someone in that family worked as a soldier. The surname Odlum literally means noble protector. The name was derived from the Old English adel helm which literally means "eagle shield." 1 Another source claims the name was "from adel, meaning fine, noble, and ham, meaning a village or castle. " 2 Early Origins of the Odlum familyThe surname Odlum was first found in the county of Somerset in south western England where, it is said the family had been settled centuries before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Odlum familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Odlum research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1631, 1659, 1677, 1750 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Odlum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Odlum Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Odlum has appeared include Headlam, Adhelm, Eadhelm, Adelhelm, Addlam, Adlum, Adlam and many more. Early Notables of the Odlum familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Captain W. Adlam, who fought with the "Roundheads" (Parliamentarians) during the English Civil War of the 17th century; and Captain S. Adlam, who fought in the French wars in Canada.Richard Edlin or...
Another 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Odlum Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Odlum family to Ireland
Some of the Odlum family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Odlum migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Odlum Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Michael Odlum, aged 26, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Sumner"
- Ann Odlum, aged 21, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Sumner"
- Mary Odlum, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Sumner"
| Odlum migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Odlum Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Thomas Odlum, British settler arriving as the 1st detachment of Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps travelling from Tilbury, Essex aboard the ship "Ramillies" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th August 1847 3
- Mrs. Elizabeth Grace Odlum née Piper, British settler travelling from Tilbury, Essex aboard the ship "Ramillies" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th August 1847 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Odlum (post 1700) | + |
- Jacqueline Cochran Odlum (1906-1980), American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 29th District, 1956; Elected to Aviation Hall of Fame, 1971 4
- Major-General Victor Wentworth Odlum (1880-1971), Canadian diplomat, High Commissioner to Australia 5
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