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Homolka Family History

Homolka Surname Meaning

Czech: from homolka ‘(cone-shaped lump of) cream cheese’ (from a diminutive of homole ‘cone’) possibly applied as a nickname for a mild or soft person.

It could also be a metonymic occupational name for a cheesemaker.

Additionally, the name may refer to someone with a cone-shaped head.

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


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Where is the Homolka family from?

You can see how Homolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homolka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Homolka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Homolka families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Homolka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Homolka families in 1880.
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What did your Homolka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homolka. 30% of Homolka men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Homolka women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homolka were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Homolka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Homolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homolka 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Homolka. 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 541 military records available for the last name Homolka. For the veterans among your Homolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homolka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Homolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Homolka in 1961 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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