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Umfleet Family History

Umfleet Name Meaning

Altered form of English (Worcestershire) Anfleet or Amphlett a topographic name from Middle English an flete ‘by the stream’ in this case most probably the River Severn. Old English flēot ‘stream estuary creek’ is a common placename element in English (see Fleet ). Holt Fleet ‘the wood by the river’ is the name of a place on the River Severn near where this surname was established in the 14th century.

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

Similar surnames: Fleet, Norfleet, Mallet, Leet, Flett, Humfleet, Rumfelt, Millet

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Where is the Umfleet family from?

You can see how Umfleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umfleet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Umfleet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Umfleet families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Umfleet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Umfleet families in 1840.

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What did your Umfleet ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
32%
Laborer
32%
Labor
11%
Miner
7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife
45%
Housekeeper
34%
Housework
23%

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Passenger Lists
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Draft Cards
There are 484 military records available for the last name Umfleet. For the veterans among your Umfleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Umfleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umfleet 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Umfleet. 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 484 military records available for the last name Umfleet. For the veterans among your Umfleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umfleet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Umfleet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Umfleet in 1964 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

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