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Humphfrey Family History

Humphfrey 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, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Humphreys, Humphry, Umphrey, Humphery

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Where is the Humphfrey family from?

You can see how Humphfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphfrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Humphfrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Humphfrey families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Humphfrey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Humphfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humphfrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humphfrey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Humphfrey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Humphfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphfrey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Humphfrey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Humphfrey. For the veterans among your Humphfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphfrey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Humphfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Humphfrey in 1978 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

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