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Hodum Family History

Hodum Surname Meaning

German: southern dialect form of the personal name Adam; see Adam.

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


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Where is the Hodum family from?

You can see how Hodum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hodum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hodum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hodum families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Hodum's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hodum families in 1911.
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What did your Hodum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hodum. 70% of Hodum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hodum women worked as a House Keeping.

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeping
    100%

What Hodum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Hodum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hodum 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hodum. 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 355 military records available for the last name Hodum. For the veterans among your Hodum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hodum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hodum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hodum in 1963 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hodum 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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