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Humbarger Family History

Humbarger Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Homberger.

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


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Where is the Humbarger family from?

You can see how Humbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Humbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Humbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Humbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Humbarger families in 1840.
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What did your Humbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humbarger. 33% of Humbarger men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Humbarger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humbarger were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Humbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humbarger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Humbarger. 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 322 military records available for the last name Humbarger. For the veterans among your Humbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humbarger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Humbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Humbarger in 1963 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

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