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  • Distribution of Homan Families in the US in 1840
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  • Distribution of Homan Families in the US in 1920
  • Distribution of Homan Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Homan Total Records: 2  Origin of Homan, Meaning of Homan Origin: My earliest known ancestor was John Charles Homans, who was a farmer in Canterbury, England in the 1800's. He immigrated to Nova Scotia (Clam Bay area) in the late 1800's, It was here that our strain of family begins. We have no knowledge of our ancestors beyond him, but believe he had siblings or relatives that immigrated to the Boston, Massachussetts area. Surnames: Homans, Homan, Homann, Holman, Holmans, Holmanns Submitted by: Cindy Homans (Creighton) Origin of Homan, Meaning of Homan Origin: Homan came from the German "Hohmann" and means "high man". The current spelling was given to our ancestors as they came to America. When they entered the country and were asked their name, it was incorrectly recorded as Homan Surnames: Homan Submitted by: 2/18/2012 1:30 AM Page 1 of 1

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