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Humphrey Family History
Humphrey Genealogy & Family TreeHumphrey is a Welsh name from Denbigshire, Wales, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings in the 11th Century. It comes from the Old French given name Humfrey which comes from Germanic roots hun ("bear cub") and frid ("peace"). The earliest known ancestor--William Humphrey--was recorded in 1240. The family motto is L'homme vrai aime son pays which means "The true man loves his country."
Other spellings include "Homfray," "Humfrey," "Humfrie," "Humphereys," "Humphries," "Humphray," "Humphris," and "Humphryes." Notable people with the surname include American basketball player Ryan Humphrey (Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, Tulsa 66ers), American actress Renee Humphrey (Mallrats, French Kiss, Fun), and American football player Claude Humphrey (Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles). The first Humphreys to come to America was John Humphrey in Massachusetts in 1639.
Humphrey Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Rosalie Humphrey -- --, 1888 November 21, 1980 Virginia
- John. Humphrey -- --, 1478 December 0, 1562
- Elizabeth Humphrey -- --, 1768 April 15, 1813 Connecticut
- Frances Gertrude (Fannie) Humphrey -- --, 1881 September 16, 1949 Michigan
- Phoebe A. Humphrey -- --, 1877 May 3, 1948 Michigan
Humphrey Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Michael Henry Humphrey -- --, 1870 January 3, 1950
- Samuel H Humphrey -- --, 1875 September 13, 1891 Michigan
- William Humphrey -- --, 1552 December 0, 1577
- Margaret 1580 Humphrey -- --, 1577 January 20, 1645
- John Henry Humphrey -- --, 1856 June 9, 1926 Ohio
