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Homerton Family History

Homerton 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: Howerton, Horton, Overton, Merton, Emerton, Roberton, Thomerson

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Where is the Homerton family from?

You can see how Homerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Homerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Homerton families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Homerton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Homerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homerton. 100% of Homerton men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Homerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homerton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Homerton. 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 15 military records available for the last name Homerton. For the veterans among your Homerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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