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Humerick Family History

Humerick 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: Limerick, Humenik, Hamrick, Emerick, Hemrick, Hambrick, Herrick

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Where is the Humerick family from?

You can see how Humerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humerick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Humerick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Humerick families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Humerick's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Humerick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humerick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humerick. 67% of Humerick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Humerick women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humerick were Machinist and Mach Oper. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Mach Oper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Humerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humerick 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Humerick. 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 257 military records available for the last name Humerick. For the veterans among your Humerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humerick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Humerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Humerick in 1966 was 56, and 55 in 2003.

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