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Homrighaus Family History

Homrighaus 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: Holthaus, Homrich, Nordhaus, Horrigan, Rottinghaus, Hourihan, Horigan

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Where is the Homrighaus family from?

You can see how Homrighaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homrighaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Homrighaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Homrighaus families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Homrighaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Homrighaus families in 1880.
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What did your Homrighaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homrighaus. 50% of Homrighaus men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Homrighaus women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Homrighaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homrighaus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Homrighaus. 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 60 military records available for the last name Homrighaus. For the veterans among your Homrighaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homrighaus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Homrighaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Homrighaus in 1968 was 77, and 35 in 2003.

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