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Hommer Family History

Hommer Surname Meaning

German: altered form of Hammer.

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


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Where is the Hommer family from?

You can see how Hommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hommer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hommer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hommer families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hommer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hommer families in 1891.
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What did your Hommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hommer. 18% of Hommer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hommer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hommer were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

What Hommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hommer 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Hommer. 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 475 military records available for the last name Hommer. For the veterans among your Hommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hommer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Hommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hommer in 1952 was 38, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hommer 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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