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Homish Family History

Homish Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dobish, Huish, Borish, Tomich, Popish, Hornish, Homuth, Homrich

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Where is the Homish family from?

You can see how Homish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homish family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Homish families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Homish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Homish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Homish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Homish. 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 20 military records available for the last name Homish. For the veterans among your Homish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Homish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Homish in 1976 was 74, and 50 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Homish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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