History of your Surname
Get access to Homeny family records.Start a free trial

Homeny Family History

Homeny 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: Homen, Homer, Hoen, Domen, Homan, Honey, Holen, Hoey, Hogen, Doheny

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Homeny family from?

You can see how Homeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homeny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Homeny family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Homeny's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Homeny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homeny ancestors do for a living?

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

What Homeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Homeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homeny census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Homeny

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Homeny. 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.

View all Homeny immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Homeny. For the veterans among your Homeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Homeny military records

You've only scratched the surface of Homeny family history

Discover More

What is the average Homeny lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Homeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Homeny in 1985 was 52, and 71 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Homeny

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Homeny family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Homeny last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial