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Humphres Family History

Humphres Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Humphries. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Humphres family from?

You can see how Humphres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humphres families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Humphres families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Humphres's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Humphres families in 1891.
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What did your Humphres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Humphres. 95% of Humphres 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
    95%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Humphres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphres 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Humphres. 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 611 military records available for the last name Humphres. For the veterans among your Humphres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphres lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Humphres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Humphres in 1961 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Humphres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humphres 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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