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Hummert Family History

Hummert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Humbert.

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


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Where is the Hummert family from?

You can see how Hummert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hummert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hummert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hummert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hummert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hummert families in 1891.
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What did your Hummert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Writer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hummert. 22% of Hummert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hummert women worked as a Writer.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Writer
    100%

What Hummert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hummert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hummert 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Hummert. 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 370 military records available for the last name Hummert. For the veterans among your Hummert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hummert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hummert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hummert in 1963 was 79, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hummert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hummert 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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