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Humphrys Family History

Humphrys Surname Meaning

English Welsh and Cornish: variant of Humphries.

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


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Where is the Humphrys family from?

You can see how Humphrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphrys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humphrys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 238 Humphrys families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Humphrys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Humphrys families in 1891.
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What did your Humphrys 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 Humphrys. 18% of Humphrys men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Humphrys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humphrys were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Humphrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphrys 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Humphrys. 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 Humphrys. For the veterans among your Humphrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphrys lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Humphrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Humphrys in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humphrys 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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