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Hunphrey Family History

Hunphrey 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, Murphrey

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Where is the Hunphrey family from?

You can see how Hunphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunphrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hunphrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Hunphrey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hunphrey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hunphrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunphrey 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 Hunphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hunphrey. 100% of Hunphrey men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Hunphrey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    15%
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What Hunphrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hunphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunphrey 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Hunphrey. 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 155 military records available for the last name Hunphrey. For the veterans among your Hunphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunphrey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Hunphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hunphrey in 1971 was 88, and 83 in 1994.

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