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Johum Family History

Johum 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: Jochum, John, Joshua, Bohm, Thum, Borum, Ohm, Norum, Orum, Sorum

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Where is the Johum family from?

You can see how Johum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johum families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Johum families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Johum's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Johum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Johum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johum 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Johum. 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 13 military records available for the last name Johum. For the veterans among your Johum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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