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Homeier Name Meaning

German: variant of Homeyer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoener, Meier, Hoffmeier, Holtmeier, Niemeier, Homeyer, Homer, Comer

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Where is the Homeier family from?

You can see how Homeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Homeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Homeier families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Homeier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Homeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homeier. 40% of Homeier 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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinists
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Homeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homeier 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Homeier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 303 military records available for the last name Homeier. For the veterans among your Homeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homeier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Homeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Homeier in 1957 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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