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Hoem Family History

Hoem Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the eight farms in particular in Møre og Romsdal named in Old Norse as Hóheimr.

It is derived from hór ‘high (up)’ + heimr ‘home farmstead’,

referring to a farm high up on a mountainside.

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


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Where is the Hoem family from?

You can see how Hoem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hoem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hoem families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoem families in 1891.
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What did your Hoem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoem. 60% of Hoem men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hoem women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoem were Common Labor and Teacher.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Common Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoem 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Hoem. 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 271 military records available for the last name Hoem. For the veterans among your Hoem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoem lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hoem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hoem in 1958 was 35, and 65 in 2004.

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