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Idom Family History

Idom Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Eidam name from a relative Middle High German eidem ‘son in law’ (or ‘father in law’).

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


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Where is the Idom family from?

You can see how Idom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Idom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Idom families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Idom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Idom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idom 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 Idom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Idom. 43% of Idom men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Idom women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Idom were Operator and Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Pumper
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Idom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Idom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idom 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Idom. 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 437 military records available for the last name Idom. For the veterans among your Idom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idom lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Idom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Idom in 1949 was 69, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idom 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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