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Homden Family History

Homden Surname Meaning

see Holmden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Homden family from?

You can see how Homden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Homden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Homden families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Homden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Homden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Homden. 88% of Homden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Homden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Homden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homden 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Homden. 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 63 military records available for the last name Homden. For the veterans among your Homden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Homden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Homden in 1964 was 90, and 90 in 1989.

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