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Homborg Family History

Homborg 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: Homburg, Homberg, Holberg, Hoberg, Hamburg, Torborg, Hamberg, Hogberg

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Where is the Homborg family from?

You can see how Homborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homborg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Homborg families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Homborg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Homborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homborg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Homborg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Homborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homborg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Homborg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Homborg. For the veterans among your Homborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homborg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Homborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Homborg in 1964 was 73, and 97 in 1992.

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