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Homiller Family History

Homiller 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: Miller, Hiller, Holler, Aumiller, Bemiller, Lohmiller, Hoeller

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Where is the Homiller family from?

You can see how Homiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homiller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Homiller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Homiller families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Homiller's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Homiller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homiller. 36% of Homiller men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carder
    12%
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What Homiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Homiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homiller 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Homiller. 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 62 military records available for the last name Homiller. For the veterans among your Homiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homiller lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Homiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Homiller in 1956 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

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