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Bumphrey Family History

Bumphrey Name Meaning

see Boumphrey .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Humphrey, Mumphrey, Pumphrey, Umphrey, Humphreys, Humphry, Murphrey

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Where is the Bumphrey family from?

You can see how Bumphrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bumphrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bumphrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Bumphrey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bumphrey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bumphrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bumphrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bumphrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bumphrey. 34% of Bumphrey 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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bumphrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bumphrey 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Bumphrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Bumphrey. For the veterans among your Bumphrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bumphrey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bumphrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bumphrey in 1961 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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