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Hamphrey Family History

Hamphrey 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: Humphrey, Mumphrey, Lamprey, Pumphrey, Humphreys, Humphry, Umphrey

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Where is the Hamphrey family from?

You can see how Hamphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamphrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hamphrey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Hamphrey families living in Glamorgan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hamphrey's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hamphrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamphrey 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 Hamphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hamphrey. 100% of Hamphrey men worked as a Gardener Heavy Worker and 78% of Hamphrey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Hamphrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hamphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamphrey 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Hamphrey. 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 134 military records available for the last name Hamphrey. For the veterans among your Hamphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamphrey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Hamphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hamphrey in 1959 was 41, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hamphrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hamphrey 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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