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Humphrys Name Meaning

English Welsh and Cornish: variant of Humphries .

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


Similar surnames: Humphreys, Humphres, Humphry, Humpherys, Humphress, Humphery

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Where is the Humphrys family from?

You can see how Humphrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humphrys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humphrys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Humphrys families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Humphrys's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Humphrys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humphrys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humphrys ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Humphrys. 43% of Humphrys men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Student
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Humphrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humphrys 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 Humphrys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Humphrys. For the veterans among your Humphrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humphrys lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Humphrys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Humphrys in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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