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Hombaker Family History

Hombaker 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: Hofbauer, Hammaker, Honaker, Shomaker, Hawbaker, Hornbaker, Hamaker

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Where is the Hombaker family from?

You can see how Hombaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hombaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hombaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hombaker families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hombaker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hombaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hombaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hombaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hombaker. 100% of Hombaker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hombaker women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Hombaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Hombaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hombaker 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hombaker. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hombaker. For the veterans among your Hombaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hombaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hombaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hombaker in 1965 was 62, and 35 in 2001.

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