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Hombly Family History

Hombly 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: Hambly, Holly, Hamby, Hobby, Humble, Womble, Hoesly, Holy, Hemby

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Where is the Hombly family from?

You can see how Hombly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hombly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hombly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hombly families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hombly's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hombly families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hombly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Hombly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hombly 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 Hombly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hombly. For the veterans among your Hombly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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