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Homilius Family History

Homilius 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: Milius, Hollis, Hofius, Melius, Hovious, Hollins, Tomlins, Miles

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Where is the Homilius family from?

You can see how Homilius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homilius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Homilius families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Homilius's in USA. California had the highest population of Homilius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homilius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homilius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Homilius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homilius 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Homilius. 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 140 military records available for the last name Homilius. For the veterans among your Homilius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homilius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Homilius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Homilius in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 1997.

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