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Homady Family History

Homady 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: Hamady, Hoad, Homan, Hamada, Mady, Homann, Hamad, Roady, Heady, Homa

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Where is the Homady family from?

You can see how Homady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homady family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Homady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Homady families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Homady's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Homady families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homady ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Homady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homady 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Homady. 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 32 military records available for the last name Homady. For the veterans among your Homady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homady lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Homady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Homady in 1968 was 81, and 81 in 1994.

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