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Umhoefer Family History

Umhoefer Name Meaning

German (Umhöfer): probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Ummenhofen on the Jagst river.

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


Similar surnames: Hoefer, Schoeder, Ufer, Moeder, Hoster, Holter, Schopfer, Schoemer

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Where is the Umhoefer family from?

You can see how Umhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umhoefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Umhoefer families living in Iowa. This was about 79% of all the recorded Umhoefer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Umhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Umhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umhoefer. 25% of Umhoefer men worked as a Painter and 50% of Umhoefer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umhoefer were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Umhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umhoefer 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Umhoefer. 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 176 military records available for the last name Umhoefer. For the veterans among your Umhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umhoefer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Umhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Umhoefer in 1959 was 40, and 74 in 2003.

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