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Homnick Family History

Homnick 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: Honick, Homick, Hornick, Dominick, Hornik, Howick, Domenick, Kornick

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Where is the Homnick family from?

You can see how Homnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Homnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Homnick families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Homnick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Homnick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homnick 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 Homnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homnick. 45% of Homnick men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Operator
    23%

What Homnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Homnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homnick 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Homnick. 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 153 military records available for the last name Homnick. For the veterans among your Homnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Homnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Homnick in 1963 was 79, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homnick 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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