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Hmphrey Family History

Hmphrey Surname 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: Humphrey, Umphrey, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Humphreys, Humphry, Humphres

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Where is the Hmphrey family from?

You can see how Hmphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hmphrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hmphrey families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Hmphrey families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hmphrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hmphrey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Hmphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hmphrey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hmphrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Hmphrey. For the veterans among your Hmphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hmphrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hmphrey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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