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Humer Family History

Humer 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: Huber, Homer, Hamer, Rumer, Huser, Humber, Huger, Hume, Kumer, Hummer

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Where is the Humer family from?

You can see how Humer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Humer families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Humer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Humer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Humer. 100% of Humer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Humer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humer 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Humer. 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 932 military records available for the last name Humer. For the veterans among your Humer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Humer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Humer in 1962 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humer 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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