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Homolka Name Meaning

Czech: from homolka ‘(cone-shaped lump of) cream cheese’ (from a diminutive of homole ‘cone’) possibly applied as a nickname for a mild or soft person or a metonymic occupational name for a cheesemaker or a nickname for someone with a cone-shaped head.

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


Similar surnames: Homola, Smolka, Smola, Melka, Opalka, Hovorka, Opolka, Konopka, Hook

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Where is the Homolka family from?

You can see how Homolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homolka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Homolka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Homolka families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Homolka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Homolka families in 1880.
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What did your Homolka ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Homolka. 100% of Homolka women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Homolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homolka 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Homolka. 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 541 military records available for the last name Homolka. For the veterans among your Homolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homolka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Homolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Homolka in 1961 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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