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Humann Family History

Humann Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Homann.

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


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Where is the Humann family from?

You can see how Humann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Humann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Humann families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Humann's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Humann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Humann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humann. 39% of Humann men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Humann women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humann were Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Humann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Humann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humann 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Humann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Humann. For the veterans among your Humann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humann lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Humann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Humann in 1950 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Humann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humann 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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