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Homuth Family History

Homuth Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German hōch ‘high’ + muot ‘mind will spirit’ denoting a noble-minded person or an arrogant one.

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


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Where is the Homuth family from?

You can see how Homuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Homuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Homuth family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Homuth's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Homuth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homuth 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 Homuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homuth. 28% of Homuth men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Homuth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homuth were Farming and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Homuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homuth 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Homuth. 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 347 military records available for the last name Homuth. For the veterans among your Homuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homuth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Homuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Homuth in 1958 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homuth 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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