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Homley Family History

Homley 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: Howley, Hooley, Thomley, Hosley, Comley, Holley, Hopley, Hamley

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Where is the Homley family from?

You can see how Homley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Homley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Homley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Homley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Homley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homley 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 Homley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Homley. 100% of Homley men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Homley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Boardinghouse Keeper
    34%

What Homley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Homley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homley 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Homley. 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 47 military records available for the last name Homley. For the veterans among your Homley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Homley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Homley in 1965 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homley 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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