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Homsey Family History

Homsey Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Horsey, Holsey, Hulsey, Hersey, Homsher, Hooser, Thomley, Copsey

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Where is the Homsey family from?

You can see how Homsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Homsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Homsey families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Homsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Homsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homsey. 24% of Homsey men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Homsey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homsey were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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
    24%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Weaver
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Homsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homsey 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Homsey. 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 171 military records available for the last name Homsey. For the veterans among your Homsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Homsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Homsey in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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