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Homar Name Meaning

Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived on a hill derived from hom ‘hill’. Compare Homer . Catalan (Majorca): variant of Omar .

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


Similar surnames: Omar, Homer, Hoar, Pomar, Homan, Komar, Hamar, Comar, Homa, Bomar

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Where is the Homar family from?

You can see how Homar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Homar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Homar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Homar families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Homar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Homar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Homar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Homar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Homar. 58% of Homar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Homar women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Homar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Homar 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Homar. 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 228 military records available for the last name Homar. For the veterans among your Homar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Homar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Homar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Homar in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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