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Homsted Family History

Homsted 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: Homstad, Holsted, Hofstad, Hogsed, Hoster, Holstad, Holster, Holsten

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Where is the Homsted family from?

You can see how Homsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homsted family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Homsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Homsted families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Homsted's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Homsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Homsted. 100% of Homsted 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
    100%
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What Homsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Homsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homsted 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Homsted. 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 35 military records available for the last name Homsted. For the veterans among your Homsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homsted lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Homsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Homsted in 1972 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

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