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Hummell Family History

Hummell Surname Meaning

Americanized form German and Dutch Hummel. The surname Hummell is also found in Germany where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Hummell family from?

You can see how Hummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hummell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hummell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hummell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hummell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hummell families in 1891.
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What did your Hummell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hummell. 100% of Hummell 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hummell 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Hummell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hummell. For the veterans among your Hummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hummell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hummell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hummell in 1949 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hummell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hummell 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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