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Humpston Family History

Humpston Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Holmston Hall in Over (Cheshire) which is recorded as Humpstones in 1671 but this cannot be certain as no medieval forms of the place-name have been found.

The surname may be from a lost or unidentified place in Cheshire of uncertain etymology.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Humpston family from?

You can see how Humpston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humpston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humpston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Humpston families living in Derbyshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Humpston's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Humpston families in 1891.
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What did your Humpston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Humpston. 100% of Humpston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Humpston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humpston 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Humpston. 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 88 military records available for the last name Humpston. For the veterans among your Humpston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humpston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Humpston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Humpston in 1963 was 87, and 87 in 2000.

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