| ![Show Contents]() Humel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Humel family. Humel is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Bavaria from very early times. Early Origins of the Humel familyThe surname Humel was first found in Bavaria, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Humel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Humel research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1778, 1817 and 1837 are included under the topic Early Humel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Humel Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Humel include Hummel, Humel, Hummell, Humell, Hummle, Humle and others. Early Notables of the Humel familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Humel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Humel migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Humels to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Humel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Eve Humel, aged 15, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1777 1
- Daniel Humel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1788 1
Humel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Anna Magaretha Humel, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1801 1
- Joh Wilhelm Humel, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1801 1
- Casper Humel, aged 36, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 1
- David Humel, aged 43, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 1
- Geo Humel, aged 24, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1832 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Humel migration to the United States 
