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Humphries Family History
Humphries Genealogy & Family TreeHumphries is an Welsh name from Denbighshire, Wales, where the family was granted a seat for their assistance in the Battle of Hastings. It comes from the Old French roots hun ("bear cub") and frid ("peace"). The earliest known ancestor--William Humphreys--was recorded in 1240. The family motto is L'homme vrai aime son pays which means "The true man loves his country."
Other spellings of the name include "Humphreys," "Humfreys," "Humfries," "Humphrays," "Humphry," and "Humphryes." Notable people with the surname include Australian actor Barry Humphries (Finding Nemo, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Immortal Beloved), American basketball player Kris Humphries (Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards), and American football player Stan Humphries (Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers). The first Humphries to come to America were Edward and Blanche Humphries in Virginia in 1654.
Humphries Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Joseph Humphries -- --, 1702 February 9, 1769 Virginia
- Jean D Humphries -- --, 1935 July 14, 2018 South Carolina
- Jack Humphries -- --, 1900 April 4, 1965
- Jack Humphries -- --, 1900 April 4, 1965
- Mel Vernon Humphries -- --, 1905 December 0, 1990 Virginia
Humphries Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Charles Edward Humphries -- --, 1928 January 23, 1989
- Jay Carlisle Humphries -- --, 1948 December 10, 1992 Kansas
- John Humphries -- --, 1722 December 0, 1801
- Elizabeth Humphries -- --, 1792 December 0, 1875 North Carolina
- Walter Humphries -- --, 1640 October 17, 1698
