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Humphry Name Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Humphrey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Humphery, Humphrys, Umphrey, Humphreys, Mumphrey, Humphres, Humpherys

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Where is the Humphry family from?

You can see how Humphry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humphry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Humphry families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Humphry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Humphry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humphry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humphry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Humphry. 40% of Humphry men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Humphry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Humphry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Humphry. For the veterans among your Humphry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphry lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Humphry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Humphry in 1954 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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