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Homler Family History

Homler 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: Homer, Hosler, Holler, Hopler, Hemler, Hommer, Hamler, Hohler, Hobler

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Where is the Homler family from?

You can see how Homler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Homler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Homler families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Homler's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Homler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homler 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 Homler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homler. 47% of Homler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Homler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homler were Manager and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Homler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Homler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homler 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Homler. 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 104 military records available for the last name Homler. For the veterans among your Homler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Homler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Homler in 1961 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homler 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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