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Humberger Family History

Humberger 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: Hamberger, Rumberger, Humbarger, Hemberger, Umberger, Baumberger

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Where is the Humberger family from?

You can see how Humberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Humberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Humberger families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Humberger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Humberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humberger 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 Humberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humberger. 22% of Humberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Humberger women worked as an 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Doffer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Humberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Humberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humberger 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Humberger. 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 194 military records available for the last name Humberger. For the veterans among your Humberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Humberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Humberger in 1959 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Humberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humberger 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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