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Hoam Family History

Hoam 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: Ham, Holm, Hoad, Hoar, Hoem, Hoak, Hohm, Hoag, Hom, Roam

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Where is the Hoam family from?

You can see how Hoam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hoam family living in Isle of Man. This was about 13% of all the recorded Hoam's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Hoam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoam 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hoam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hoam. For the veterans among your Hoam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoam lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Hoam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoam in 1989 was 76, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoam 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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