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Humkey Family History

Humkey 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: Humke, Huskey, Hussey, Hummel, Hurley, Hiskey, Duskey, Huxley, Hulvey

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Where is the Humkey family from?

You can see how Humkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humkey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Humkey families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Humkey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Humkey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humkey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Humkey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Humkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humkey 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Humkey. 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 286 military records available for the last name Humkey. For the veterans among your Humkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humkey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Humkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Humkey in 1973 was 89, and 84 in 2001.

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