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Huhm Family History

Huhm 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: Huhn, Humm, Hahm, Hum, Hohm, Hurm, Hulm, Huh, Ham, Hu

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Where is the Huhm family from?

You can see how Huhm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huhm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Huhm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Huhm families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Huhm's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Huhm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huhm 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 Huhm ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Huhm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Huhm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huhm 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Huhm. 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 29 military records available for the last name Huhm. For the veterans among your Huhm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huhm lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Huhm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Huhm in 1974 was 56, and 72 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Huhm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huhm 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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