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Homsy Family History

Homsy 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: Homsey, House, Homer, Hose, Homme, Host, Horst, Hoy, Holly, Hamby

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Where is the Homsy family from?

You can see how Homsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homsy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Homsy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Homsy families living in Cornwall. This was about 44% of all the recorded Homsy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Homsy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homsy 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 Homsy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Homsy. 100% of Homsy 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 Homsy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Homsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homsy 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Homsy. 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 68 military records available for the last name Homsy. For the veterans among your Homsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homsy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Homsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Homsy in 1966 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homsy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homsy 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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