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Hummels Family History

Hummels 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: Hummel, Hummell, Himmel, Summers, Rummel, Hammel, Hommel, Thummel

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Where is the Hummels family from?

You can see how Hummels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hummels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hummels families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hummels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hummels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hummels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hummels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hummels. 100% of Hummels 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Hummels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hummels 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hummels. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hummels. For the veterans among your Hummels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hummels lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hummels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hummels in 1958 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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