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Hoym Family History

Hoym 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: Holm, Hoy, Hoem, Hoye, Hohm, Hoyt, Hom, Hong, Hay, Ham

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Where is the Hoym family from?

You can see how Hoym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoym family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoym families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hoym families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hoym's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hoym families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Hoym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoym 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hoym. 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 275 military records available for the last name Hoym. For the veterans among your Hoym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoym lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hoym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoym in 1968 was 90, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoym 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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