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Homa Family History

Homa Name Meaning

Polish Slovak Ukrainian and Rusyn: variant of Choma Ukrainian and Rusyn Khoma from local vernacular forms of Thomas . As a Rusyn surname it is also found in Serbia (Vojvodina).

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


Similar surnames: Choma, Home, Homan, Toma, Hora, Thoma, Hom, Hoda, Poma, Noya

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Where is the Homa family from?

You can see how Homa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Homa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Homa families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Homa's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Homa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homa. 23% of Homa men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Homa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homa were Farmer and Wrapper. .

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Wrapper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Homa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Homa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Homa. For the veterans among your Homa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homa lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Homa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Homa in 1946 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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