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Hunphreys Family History

Hunphreys 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: Humphreys, Humphrey, Humphrys, Humphres, Humphress, Mumphrey

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Where is the Hunphreys family from?

You can see how Hunphreys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunphreys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunphreys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hunphreys families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hunphreys's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hunphreys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunphreys 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 Hunphreys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hunphreys. 80% of Hunphreys 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
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Hunphreys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunphreys 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Hunphreys. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hunphreys. For the veterans among your Hunphreys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunphreys lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Hunphreys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hunphreys in 1986 was 96, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hunphreys 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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