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Homner Family History

Homner 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, Horner, Hamner, Hosner, Hohner, Honer, Hommer, Hoener, Sommer

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Where is the Homner family from?

You can see how Homner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Homner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Homner families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Homner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Homner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homner 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 Homner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homner. 31% of Homner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Homner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homner were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Homner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Homner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homner 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Homner. 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 83 military records available for the last name Homner. For the veterans among your Homner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Homner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Homner in 1959 was 51, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homner 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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