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Humpherys Family History

Humpherys Surname Meaning

English: variant of Humphries.

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


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Where is the Humpherys family from?

You can see how Humpherys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humpherys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humpherys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 218 Humpherys families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Humpherys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Humpherys families in 1891.
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What did your Humpherys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Humpherys. 21% of Humpherys men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Humpherys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humpherys were Builders Labourer and Office Cleaner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Lorry Driver
    13%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Office Cleaner
    2%

What Humpherys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Humpherys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humpherys 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Humpherys. 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 798 military records available for the last name Humpherys. For the veterans among your Humpherys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humpherys lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Humpherys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Humpherys in 1951 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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