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Dhom Family History

Dhom Surname 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: Doom, Dom, Hom, Thom, Ham, Chon, Cho, Zhou, Don, Thor

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Where is the Dhom family from?

You can see how Dhom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dhom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dhom families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dhom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dhom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dhom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dhom. 50% of Dhom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dhom women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Dhom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Dhom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhom 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dhom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Dhom. For the veterans among your Dhom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dhom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dhom in 1966 was 65, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dhom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dhom 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.

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