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Homelson Family History

Homelson 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: Melson, Hokenson, Hogenson, Fogelson, Samelson, Thomerson, Powelson

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Where is the Homelson family from?

You can see how Homelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Homelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Homelson families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Homelson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Homelson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Homelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homelson 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 Homelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Homelson. For the veterans among your Homelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homelson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Homelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Homelson in 1980 was 82, and 93 in 2002.

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