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Homeson Family History

Homeson 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: Hampson, Oveson, Thompson, Okeson, Homen, Thomason, Hobson, Hokenson

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Where is the Homeson family from?

You can see how Homeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homeson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Homeson families living in Midlothian. This was about 89% of all the recorded Homeson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Homeson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homeson 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 45 census records available for the last name Homeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homeson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Homeson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Homeson. For the veterans among your Homeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homeson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homeson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homeson

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