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Hoham Family History

Hoham 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: Hotham, Hohm, Ham, Mohan, Holm, Bohm, Hoad, Cham, Hohn, Bolam

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Where is the Hoham family from?

You can see how Hoham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hoham families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hoham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoham 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 Hoham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoham. 72% of Hoham 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Hoham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Hoham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoham 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hoham. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hoham. For the veterans among your Hoham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Hoham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoham in 1967 was 79, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoham 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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