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Hodam Family History

Hodam 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: Hodak, Hodum, Hoda, Ham, Boda, Adam, Holm, Oda, Toda, Goda

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Where is the Hodam family from?

You can see how Hodam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hodam families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hodam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hodam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodam 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 Hodam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodam. 67% of Hodam men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Hodam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Hodam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodam 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hodam. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hodam. For the veterans among your Hodam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hodam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hodam in 1965 was 82, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodam 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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