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Utman Family History

Utman 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: Putman, Ulman, Gutman, Butman, Outman, Rutman, Urman, Usman, Hutman

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Where is the Utman family from?

You can see how Utman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Utman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Utman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Utman families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Utman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Utman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Utman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Utman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Utman. 25% of Utman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Utman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Utman were Shipping Clerk and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Utman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Utman 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Utman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Utman. For the veterans among your Utman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Utman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Utman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Utman in 1964 was 89, and 76 in 2000.

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