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Hoimes Family History

Hoimes 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: Holmes, Haimes, Himes, Hommes, Homes, Heimes, Homer, Holme, Hermes

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Where is the Hoimes family from?

You can see how Hoimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoimes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoimes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hoimes family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoimes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hoimes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Hoimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoimes 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Hoimes. 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 171 military records available for the last name Hoimes. For the veterans among your Hoimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoimes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hoimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoimes in 1967 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoimes 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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