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Origins of the Hummel surname

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About the Hummels

We have a total number of 1713 records for people with the last name Hummel.

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Where do most Hummels live?

In 1921, most Hummels lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hummels

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 696 records for the Hummel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Hummels most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hummels.

What are the most common Hummel first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Hummels

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hummels in 1921
Dressmaker

6

Cook Domestic

3

Governess

3

General Servant Domestic

2

Going To School

2

Common Male occupations for Hummels in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

36

Farm Hands

19

Tinsmiths

19

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

14

Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

13

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