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Humhreys Family History

Humhreys 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: Humphreys, Humphrey, Humphrys, Humphres, Humphress, Hughley, Humbles

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Where is the Humhreys family from?

You can see how Humhreys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humhreys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Humhreys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Humhreys families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Humhreys's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Humhreys families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Humhreys ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Humhreys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humhreys 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Humhreys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Humhreys. For the veterans among your Humhreys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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