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Homma Family History

Homma 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: Homme, Somma, Homa, Homza, Homer, Holm, Holme, Hamm, Cosma, Toma

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Where is the Homma family from?

You can see how Homma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homma family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Homma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Homma families living in Manitoba. This was about 70% of all the recorded Homma's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Homma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homma. 67% of Homma men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Homma women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Homma were Farming and Housemaid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housemaid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Homma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homma 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Homma. 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 502 military records available for the last name Homma. For the veterans among your Homma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homma lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Homma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Homma in 1961 was 64, and 93 in 2004.

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