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Hommestad Family History

Hommestad 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: Homstad, Hillestad, Hofstad, Hatlestad, Smestad, Holstad, Folkestad

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Where is the Hommestad family from?

You can see how Hommestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hommestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hommestad family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hommestad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hommestad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Hommestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hommestad 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hommestad. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hommestad. For the veterans among your Hommestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hommestad lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Hommestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hommestad in 1975 was 64, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hommestad 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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