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Hoomes Family History

Hoomes 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: Holmes, Hoopes, Coomes, Hommes, Homes, Homer, Holme, Hermes, Holmer

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Where is the Hoomes family from?

You can see how Hoomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoomes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoomes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hoomes family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoomes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoomes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoomes 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 Hoomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoomes. 53% of Hoomes men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Hoomes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoomes were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Hoomes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Hoomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoomes 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hoomes. 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 562 military records available for the last name Hoomes. For the veterans among your Hoomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoomes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoomes in 1962 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoomes 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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