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Humfryes Family History

Humfryes 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: Humbles, Huffines, Humes, Humfleet, Humphries, Humphrys, Umfress

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Where is the Humfryes family from?

You can see how Humfryes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humfryes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Humfryes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Humfryes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Humfryes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Humfryes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humfryes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humfryes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Humfryes. 100% of Humfryes men worked as a Coach Painter and 100% of Humfryes women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Coach Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Humfryes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humfryes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Humfryes. 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 33 military records available for the last name Humfryes. For the veterans among your Humfryes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humfryes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Humfryes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Humfryes in 1965 was 78, and 90 in 1999.

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