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Humberson Family History

Humberson Surname Meaning

Altered form of Humbertson.

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


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Where is the Humberson family from?

You can see how Humberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humberson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Humberson families living in Cumberland. This was about 49% of all the recorded Humberson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Humberson families in 1891.
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What did your Humberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humberson. 45% of Humberson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Humberson women worked as a H.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    100%

What Humberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Humberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humberson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Humberson. 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 318 military records available for the last name Humberson. For the veterans among your Humberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humberson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Humberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Humberson in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Humberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humberson 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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