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Humphey Family History

Humphey 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: Humphrey, Humphry, Humphery, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Humphreys, Humphrys

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Where is the Humphey family from?

You can see how Humphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humphey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Humphey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Humphey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Humphey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humphey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Humphey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Humphey. 100% of Humphey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Humphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphey 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Humphey. 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 219 military records available for the last name Humphey. For the veterans among your Humphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Humphey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Humphey in 1968 was 47, and 76 in 1999.

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