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

Homiett Family History

Homiett 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: Hodnett, Hogsett, Hamlett, Hammett, Hockett, Hollett, Howitt, Howlett

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 Homiett family from?

You can see how Homiett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homiett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Homiett family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Homiett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Homiett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homiett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homiett ancestors do for a living?

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

What Homiett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Homiett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homiett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Homiett

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Homiett. 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 Homiett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Homiett. For the veterans among your Homiett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Homiett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Homiett family history

Discover More

What is the average Homiett lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Homiett family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Homiett last name

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