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Humason Family History

Humason Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of Dutch Hijmissen, a variant of Heimensen, a patronymic from the personal name Heimen, from an ancient Germanic name composed of hagi ‘enclosure’ + man ‘man’.

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


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You can see how Humason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Humason families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Humason's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Humason families in 1911.
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What did your Humason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humason. 28% of Humason men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Humason women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humason were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Humason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humason 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Humason. 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 384 military records available for the last name Humason. For the veterans among your Humason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humason lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Humason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Humason in 1954 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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