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Homiston Family History

Homiston 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: Humiston, Holston, Houston, Hamilton, Hogston, Ormiston, Edmiston

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Where is the Homiston family from?

You can see how Homiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Homiston families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Homiston families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Homiston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Homiston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homiston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Homiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homiston 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Homiston. 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 75 military records available for the last name Homiston. For the veterans among your Homiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homiston lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Homiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Homiston in 1954 was 28, and 81 in 1998.

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