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Homen Name Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese Homem from homem ‘man’ (from Latin homo) possibly applied as a nickname with reference to the physical or mental attributes of a man.

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


Similar surnames: Hogen, Homan, Hoen, Homann, Holec, Homme, Gomez, Domes, Ulmen, Koen

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Where is the Homen family from?

You can see how Homen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Homen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Homen families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Homen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Homen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Twine Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homen. 39% of Homen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Homen women worked as a Twine Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homen were Barber and Attendant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Milker
    8%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twine Packer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Homen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homen 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Homen. 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 536 military records available for the last name Homen. For the veterans among your Homen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Homen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Homen in 1954 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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