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Homsher Family History

Homsher Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Hampshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Homsher family from?

You can see how Homsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Homsher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Homsher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Homsher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Homsher families in 1891.
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What did your Homsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homsher. 30% of Homsher men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Homsher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homsher were Chauffeur and Saleswoman.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Saleswoman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Homsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homsher 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Homsher. 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 273 military records available for the last name Homsher. For the veterans among your Homsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homsher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Homsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Homsher in 1957 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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