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Heom Family History

Heom 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: Helm, Heim, Herm, Hom, Hemm, Heon, Hem, Heo, Ham, He

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Where is the Heom family from?

You can see how Heom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heom family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heom's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heom 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 227 census records available for the last name Heom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heom 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Heom. 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 6 military records available for the last name Heom. For the veterans among your Heom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Heom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heom in 1970 was 46, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heom 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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