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Homsay Family History

Homsay 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: Homsey, Homan, Hoesly, Homstad, Horsey, Hobday, Housey, Holway

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Where is the Homsay family from?

You can see how Homsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homsay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Homsay family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Homsay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Homsay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Homsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homsay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Homsay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Homsay. For the veterans among your Homsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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