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Homans Name Meaning

English: post-medieval modification of Homan with excrescent -s. Dutch: genitivized form of Homan .

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


Similar surnames: Homan, Omans, Hogans, Homann, Comans, Homes, Hosman, Oman, Romas

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Where is the Homans family from?

You can see how Homans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Homans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Homans families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Homans's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Homans families in 1911.
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What did your Homans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Homans. 45% of Homans men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Homans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homans 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 Homans. 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 548 military records available for the last name Homans. For the veterans among your Homans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Homans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Homans in 1962 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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