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Hommen Family History

Hommen 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, Lommen, Oommen, Hammen, Hommel, Homen, Ommen, Hommer, Hemmen

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Where is the Hommen family from?

You can see how Hommen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hommen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hommen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hommen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hommen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hommen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hommen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hommen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hommen. 100% of Hommen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Hommen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hommen 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Hommen. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hommen. For the veterans among your Hommen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hommen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hommen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hommen in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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