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Mumau Family History

Mumau Surname Meaning

Altered form of Mumma a surname of German origin. Compare Mumaw and Mummau.

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


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You can see how Mumau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mumau family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mumau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mumau families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mumau's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mumau families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Mumau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mumau 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mumau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Mumau. For the veterans among your Mumau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mumau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mumau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mumau in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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