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Hums Family History

Hums 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: Huss, Humm, Hume, Hum, Gums, Thums, Humes, Huls, Hams, Huml

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Where is the Hums family from?

You can see how Hums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hums family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hums families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Hums family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hums's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Hums families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hums 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 Hums ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hums. 100% of Hums 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Hums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hums 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Hums. 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 515 military records available for the last name Hums. For the veterans among your Hums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hums lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hums in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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