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Rhom Family History

Rhom 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: Rhem, Rom, Hom, Rho, Thom, Rhome, Ham, Chon, Cho, Ram

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Where is the Rhom family from?

You can see how Rhom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rhom families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhom's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rhom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhom 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 443 census records available for the last name Rhom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhom 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 Rhom. 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 207 military records available for the last name Rhom. For the veterans among your Rhom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rhom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rhom in 1969 was 66, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhom 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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