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Homant Family History

Homant Name 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: Homan, Homann, Homans, Morant, Roman, Oman, Conant, Doman, Human

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Where is the Homant family from?

You can see how Homant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Homant families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Homant's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Homant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homant. 100% of Homant men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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What Homant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Homant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homant 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Homant. 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 10 military records available for the last name Homant. For the veterans among your Homant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homant lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Homant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Homant in 1971 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

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