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Humboldt Family History

Humboldt Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rumbold, Wamboldt, Humbert, Humble, Humbles, Huxhold, Boldt, Haubold

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Where is the Humboldt family from?

You can see how Humboldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humboldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Humboldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Humboldt families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Humboldt's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Humboldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humboldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humboldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cab Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Humboldt. 34% of Humboldt men worked as a Cab Driver. .

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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

  • Cab Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Humboldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humboldt 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Humboldt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Humboldt. For the veterans among your Humboldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humboldt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Humboldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Humboldt in 1963 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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