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Humbaugh Family History

Humbaugh 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: Rumbaugh, Umbaugh, Bumbaugh, Tombaugh, Surbaugh, Crumbaugh, Stumbaugh

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Where is the Humbaugh family from?

You can see how Humbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Humbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Humbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Humbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Humbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humbaugh 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 Humbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Humbaugh. 50% of Humbaugh men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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What Humbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Humbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humbaugh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Humbaugh. 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 30 military records available for the last name Humbaugh. For the veterans among your Humbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Humbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Humbaugh in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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