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Hodom Family History

Hodom 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: Odom, Hodor, Hodo, Hodum, Hook, Hood, Holm, Hoop, Hoo, Bodo

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Where is the Hodom family from?

You can see how Hodom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hodom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hodom family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hodom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hodom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hodom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hodom. 100% of Hodom men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Hodom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodom 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hodom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Hodom. For the veterans among your Hodom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hodom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hodom in 1966 was 49, and 63 in 2003.

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