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Humphress Family History

Humphress Surname Meaning

English: 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 Humphress family from?

You can see how Humphress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphress family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humphress families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Humphress families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Humphress's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Humphress families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humphress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Humphress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Humphress. 90% of Humphress 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
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Humphress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphress 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Humphress. 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 253 military records available for the last name Humphress. For the veterans among your Humphress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphress lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Humphress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Humphress in 1963 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Humphress

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humphress 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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