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Humma Family History

Humma 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: Humm, Summa, Mumma, Thumma, Hua, Hamm, Kuzma, Homme, Huhta, Humke

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Where is the Humma family from?

You can see how Humma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Humma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Humma families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 84% of all the recorded Humma's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Humma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Humma. 100% of Humma men worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Humma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humma 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Humma. 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 98 military records available for the last name Humma. For the veterans among your Humma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humma lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Humma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Humma in 1956 was 54, and 84 in 2003.

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