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Homkes Family History

Homkes 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: Hommes, Homes, Homer, Homme, Holmes, Humke, Rokes, Oakes, Hodes

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Where is the Homkes family from?

You can see how Homkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homkes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Homkes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Homkes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Homkes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Homkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homkes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Homkes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Homkes. For the veterans among your Homkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homkes lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Homkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Homkes in 1987 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homkes 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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