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Hommefoss Family History

Hommefoss 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: Hommes, Holycross, Homme, Holmes, Homewood, Holness, Hommel, Hoefs

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

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Hommefoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hommefoss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hommefoss. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hommefoss. For the veterans among your Hommefoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hommefoss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hommefoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hommefoss in 1970 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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