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Umbaugh Family History

Umbaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Umbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Umbaugh family from?

You can see how Umbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Umbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Umbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Umbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Umbaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Umbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umbaugh. 30% of Umbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Umbaugh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umbaugh were Barber and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Umbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Umbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umbaugh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Umbaugh. 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 433 military records available for the last name Umbaugh. For the veterans among your Umbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umbaugh lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Umbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Umbaugh in 1949 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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