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Humphreys Family History

Humphreys Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Humphries.

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


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Where is the Humphreys family from?

You can see how Humphreys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphreys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humphreys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,488 Humphreys families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Humphreys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Humphreys families in 1891.
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What did your Humphreys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Humphreys. 8% of Humphreys men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Humphreys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humphreys were Incapacitated and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 282,000 census records available for the last name Humphreys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphreys 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 28,000 immigration records available for the last name Humphreys. 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 35,000 military records available for the last name Humphreys. For the veterans among your Humphreys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphreys lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Humphreys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Humphreys in 1941 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humphreys 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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