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Hiom Family History

Hiom Surname Meaning

see Higham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hiom family from?

You can see how Hiom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hiom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Hiom families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiom's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hiom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiom. 89% of Hiom 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Hiom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiom 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hiom. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hiom. For the veterans among your Hiom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Hiom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hiom in 1973 was 80, and 92 in 1991.

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