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Humberd Family History

Humberd Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Humbert, Humber, Humbard, Huber, Hubert, Hulbert, Homberg, Hamberg

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Where is the Humberd family from?

You can see how Humberd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humberd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Humberd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Humberd families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Humberd's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Humberd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humberd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humberd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humberd. 30% of Humberd men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Humberd women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humberd were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Humberd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humberd 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Humberd. 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 411 military records available for the last name Humberd. For the veterans among your Humberd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humberd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Humberd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Humberd in 1965 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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