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Ummel Family History

Ummel Surname Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Ummel family from?

You can see how Ummel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ummel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ummel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ummel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ummel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ummel families in 1840.
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What did your Ummel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ummel. 68% of Ummel men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Ummel women worked as a Farm Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ummel were Common Labor 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
    68%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Common Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Wife
    29%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Ummel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ummel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ummel 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Ummel. 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 295 military records available for the last name Ummel. For the veterans among your Ummel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ummel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ummel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ummel in 1962 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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