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Hojem Family History

Hojem 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: Hoem, Homer, Hone, Holm, Hose, Hope, Hole, Howe, Hajek, Hove

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Where is the Hojem family from?

You can see how Hojem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hojem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hojem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hojem families living in Minnesota. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hojem's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hojem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hojem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hojem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hojem. 64% of Hojem 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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

What Hojem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Hojem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hojem 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Hojem. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hojem. For the veterans among your Hojem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hojem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hojem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hojem in 1966 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hojem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hojem 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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