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Hompel Family History

Hompel 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: Hommel, Hampel, Hoppel, Hempel, Homer, Hamel, Hope, Koppel, Hopper

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Where is the Hompel family from?

You can see how Hompel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hompel family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Hompel families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hompel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Hompel families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Hompel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hompel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Hompel. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hompel. For the veterans among your Hompel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hompel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hompel 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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