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Homton Family History

Homton 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: Holton, Horton, Hooton, Hopton, Hoston, Howton, Hilton, Hatton

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Where is the Homton family from?

You can see how Homton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Homton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Homton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Homton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Homton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homton 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 119 census records available for the last name Homton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Homton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Homton. For the veterans among your Homton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homton 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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