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Homeyer Family History

Homeyer Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): status name from Middle Low German hō ‘high’ + meier ‘headman steward’ (see Meyer).

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


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Where is the Homeyer family from?

You can see how Homeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homeyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Homeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Homeyer families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Homeyer's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Homeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Homeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Homeyer. 100% of Homeyer men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Homeyer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Homeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Homeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homeyer 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Homeyer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Homeyer. For the veterans among your Homeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Homeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Homeyer in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homeyer 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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