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Hohm Family History

Hohm Name Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Höhme a nickname for an unimportant person from Middle High German ome ‘chaff negligible entity’.

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


Similar surnames: Hoh, Hahm, Hohn, Holm, Sohm, Hohl, Hehr, Hehl, Ohm, Bohm

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Where is the Hohm family from?

You can see how Hohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hohm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hohm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hohm families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hohm's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hohm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hohm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hohm. 100% of Hohm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hohm 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Hohm. 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 699 military records available for the last name Hohm. For the veterans among your Hohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hohm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hohm in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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