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Homfelt Family History

Homfelt 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: Rumfelt, Hofeldt, Hosfeld, Hommel, Hoffert, Coffelt, Hoefert, Homer

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Where is the Homfelt family from?

You can see how Homfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Homfelt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Homfelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Homfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homfelt 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 51 census records available for the last name Homfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homfelt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Homfelt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Homfelt. For the veterans among your Homfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homfelt lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Homfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Homfelt in 1983 was 94, and 75 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homfelt 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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