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Homsta Family History

Homsta 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, Host, Horst, Costa, Hofstad, Holstad, Hamstra, Horta, Holst

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Where is the Homsta family from?

You can see how Homsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homsta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Homsta family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Homsta's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Homsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homsta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Homsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homsta 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Homsta. 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 2 military records available for the last name Homsta. For the veterans among your Homsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homsta lifespan?

Average Homsta life expectancy in 1988 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homsta 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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