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Homway Family History

Homway 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: Holway, Conway, Rodway, Homan, Hobday, Howey, Solway, Holdway

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Where is the Homway family from?

You can see how Homway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Homway family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Homway's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Homway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homway. 100% of Homway men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Homway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Homway. 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 8 military records available for the last name Homway. For the veterans among your Homway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homway lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Homway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Homway in 1982 was 64, and 70 in 1997.

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