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Humfeld Family History

Humfeld 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: Rumfelt, Hummel, Hosfeld, Hausfeld, Imfeld, Hummell, Rumfield, Hamel

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Where is the Humfeld family from?

You can see how Humfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Humfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Humfeld families living in Derbyshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Humfeld's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Humfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Humfeld. 48% of Humfeld men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
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Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Humfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humfeld 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Humfeld. 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 114 military records available for the last name Humfeld. For the veterans among your Humfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humfeld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Humfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Humfeld in 1958 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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