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Hocum Family History

Hocum 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: Holum, Hoium, Hodum, Yocum, Holm, Hock, Hoch, Borum, Harcum, Holub

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Where is the Hocum family from?

You can see how Hocum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hocum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hocum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Hocum families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hocum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hocum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hocum 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 Hocum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hocum. 20% of Hocum men worked as a Roofer and 100% of Hocum women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Roofer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Brakeman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hocum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hocum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hocum 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hocum. 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 200 military records available for the last name Hocum. For the veterans among your Hocum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hocum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hocum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hocum in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hocum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hocum 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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