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Homiak Family History

Homiak 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: Homick, Hodak, Howick, Homan, Domian, Hoak, Honick, Hornak, Hosick

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Where is the Homiak family from?

You can see how Homiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homiak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Homiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Homiak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Homiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Homiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homiak 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 Homiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homiak. 37% of Homiak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Homiak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homiak were Labor and Shoe Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Miner
    32%
  • Shoe Worker
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Shoe Worker
    50%

What Homiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Homiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homiak 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Homiak. 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 317 military records available for the last name Homiak. For the veterans among your Homiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homiak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Homiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Homiak in 1961 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homiak 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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