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Humr Family History

Humr 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: Humm, Hume, Hum, Huml, Hur, Hurr, Ham, Hu, Hua, Huber

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Where is the Humr family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humr 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 Humr ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Humr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humr 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Humr. 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 14 military records available for the last name Humr. For the veterans among your Humr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Humr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Humr in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2001.

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