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Homeward Family History

Homeward Surname Meaning

For someone who lived at a place named as ‘the homestead by the river meadows’ (Old English hamm + weorð).

There may have been some confusion of Homewood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Homeward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homeward family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Homeward families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Homeward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Homeward families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Homeward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homeward 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Homeward. 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 19 military records available for the last name Homeward. For the veterans among your Homeward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homeward lifespan?

Average Homeward life expectancy in 2003 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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