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Houmer Family History

Houmer 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: Homer, Holmer, Hommer, Houser, Hosmer, Huber, House, Sommer, Holder

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Where is the Houmer family from?

You can see how Houmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Houmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Houmer family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Houmer's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Houmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Houmer 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 66 census records available for the last name Houmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Houmer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Houmer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Houmer. For the veterans among your Houmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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