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Mokum Family History

Mokum 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: Yokum, Mok, Mogul, Borum, Okuma, Mikus, Norum, Mou, Orum, Sorum

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Where is the Mokum family from?

You can see how Mokum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mokum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mokum families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mokum's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Mokum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mokum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mokum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mokum 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mokum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mokum. For the veterans among your Mokum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mokum lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mokum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mokum in 1975 was 38, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mokum 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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