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Umel Family History

Umel Surname 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: Imel, Umbel, Emel, Ubel, Ummel, Kiel, Peel, Mei, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Umel family from?

You can see how Umel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Umel family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Umel's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Umel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Umel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Umel. 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 83 military records available for the last name Umel. For the veterans among your Umel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Umel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Umel in 1973 was 67, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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