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Humer Family History

Humer 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: Huber, Homer, Hamer, Rumer, Huser, Humber, Huger, Hume, Kumer, Hummer

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Where is the Humer family from?

You can see how Humer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Humer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Humer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Humer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Humer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humer. 27% of Humer men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Humer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humer were Farming 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Humer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humer 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Humer. 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 932 military records available for the last name Humer. For the veterans among your Humer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Humer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Humer in 1962 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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