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Ohom Family History

Ohom 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: Ohm, Odom, Hom, Thom, Ham, Chon, Cho, Zhou, Thor, Oh

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Where is the Ohom family from?

You can see how Ohom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ohom families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohom's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ohom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohom 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 48 census records available for the last name Ohom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohom 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ohom. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ohom. For the veterans among your Ohom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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