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Hommerding Family History

Hommerding Surname Meaning

German (mainly Saarland): probably a variant of Humperding a patronymic (with the suffix -ding) from Humbert.

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


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Where is the Hommerding family from?

You can see how Hommerding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hommerding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hommerding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hommerding families living in Nebraska. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hommerding's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Hommerding families in 1880.
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What did your Hommerding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Fruit Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hommerding. 53% of Hommerding men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hommerding women worked as a Fruit 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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Worker
    100%

What Hommerding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Hommerding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hommerding 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hommerding. 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 105 military records available for the last name Hommerding. For the veterans among your Hommerding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hommerding lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hommerding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hommerding in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hommerding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hommerding 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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