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Hahm Family History

Hahm Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a sealer of weights and measures from Middle High German hāme ‘(standard) measure’.

Korean: variant of Ham 7.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hahm family from?

You can see how Hahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hahm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hahm families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hahm's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hahm families in 1891.
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What did your Hahm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hahm. 100% of Hahm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahm 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Hahm. 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 545 military records available for the last name Hahm. For the veterans among your Hahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hahm lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hahm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hahm in 1951 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hahm 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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