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Homier Family History

Homier 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: Homer, Hosier, Hommer, Homeier, Sommer, Holder, Hamer, Horner, Comer

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Where is the Homier family from?

You can see how Homier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Homier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Homier families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Homier's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Homier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homier 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 Homier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homier. 38% of Homier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Homier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homier were Truck Driver and File Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • General Housework
    34%
  • File Clerk
    34%

What Homier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Homier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homier 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Homier. 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 231 military records available for the last name Homier. For the veterans among your Homier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homier lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Homier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Homier in 1944 was 48, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homier 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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