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Umer Family History

Umer Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Omar. Compare Umar.

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


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Where is the Umer family from?

You can see how Umer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Umer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Umer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Umer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Umer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Umer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Umer. 100% of Umer men worked as a Common Labor.

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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

  • Common Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Umer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umer 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Umer. 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 63 military records available for the last name Umer. For the veterans among your Umer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umer lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Umer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Umer in 1994 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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