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Mumphrey Family History

Mumphrey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Welsh and English Humphrey by misdivision of a personal name and surname pair such as Tom Humphrey.

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


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Where is the Mumphrey family from?

You can see how Mumphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumphrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mumphrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mumphrey families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mumphrey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mumphrey families in 1880.
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What did your Mumphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mumphrey. 33% of Mumphrey men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Mumphrey women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mumphrey were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Maid
    21%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Mumphrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mumphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumphrey 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Mumphrey. 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 214 military records available for the last name Mumphrey. For the veterans among your Mumphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumphrey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mumphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mumphrey in 1946 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mumphrey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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