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Homister Family History

Homister 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: Hofmeister, Hamiter, Hoster, Hameister, Holster, Mister, Hollister

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Where is the Homister family from?

You can see how Homister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homister family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Homister families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 2 Homister families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Homister's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Homister families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homister ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Homister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homister 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Homister. 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 11 military records available for the last name Homister. For the veterans among your Homister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homister lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Homister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Homister in 1965 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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