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Homay Family History

Homay 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: Homan, Homa, May, Hay, Thomas, Omar, Homer, Roman, Oman, Homme

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Where is the Homay family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homay 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 Homay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homay. 43% of Homay men worked as a Fruit Salesman.

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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

  • Fruit Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Homay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Homay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homay 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Homay. 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 40 military records available for the last name Homay. For the veterans among your Homay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Homay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Homay in 1968 was 83, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homay 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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