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Homb Family History

Homb 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: Hom, Comb, Tomb, Homa, Home, Hong, Ham, Horn, Hook, Hood

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Where is the Homb family from?

You can see how Homb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Homb families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Homb's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Homb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homb. 67% of Homb men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Homb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homb 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Homb. 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 42 military records available for the last name Homb. For the veterans among your Homb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Homb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Homb in 1966 was 67, and 56 in 2003.

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