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Humbertson Family History

Humbertson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the personal name Humbert. This surname is not found in Britain.

Possibly also a metathesized form of English Humberston: habitational name from a place so named in Lincolnshire.

It is derived from the ancient pre-English river name Humber + Old English stān ‘stone’.

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


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You can see how Humbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humbertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Humbertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Humbertson families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Humbertson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Humbertson families in 1891.
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What did your Humbertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Humbertson. 34% of Humbertson men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Blacksmith
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Humbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humbertson 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 Humbertson. 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 219 military records available for the last name Humbertson. For the veterans among your Humbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humbertson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Humbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Humbertson in 1966 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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