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Hompstead Family History

Hompstead 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: Hempstead, Homstad, Holstead, Halstead, Umstead, Hofstad, Holstad

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Where is the Hompstead family from?

You can see how Hompstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hompstead family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hompstead families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hompstead's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hompstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hompstead 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 Hompstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hompstead. 100% of Hompstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hompstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Hompstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hompstead 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hompstead. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hompstead. For the veterans among your Hompstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hompstead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Hompstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hompstead in 1966 was 61, and 88 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hompstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hompstead 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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