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Homrich Family History

Homrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hommerich a habitational name from either of two places called Hommerich both in the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Homrich family from?

You can see how Homrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Homrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Homrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Homrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Homrich families in 1880.
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What did your Homrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homrich. 25% of Homrich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Homrich women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Homrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Homrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homrich 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Homrich. 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 271 military records available for the last name Homrich. For the veterans among your Homrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homrich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Homrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Homrich in 1954 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homrich 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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