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Homas Family History

Homas 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: Thomas, Homan, Lomas, Tomas, Hymas, Comas, Romas, Homa, Homans, Domas

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Where is the Homas family from?

You can see how Homas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Homas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Homas families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Homas's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Homas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homas. 40% of Homas men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Homas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homas were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Shipping Clerk
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Homas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homas 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Homas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Homas. For the veterans among your Homas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Homas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Homas in 1964 was 87, and 88 in 1995.

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