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Umal Family History

Umal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Umali, May, Ma, Gal, Beal, Kral, Omar, Mao, Real, Man

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Umal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Umal. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Umal. For the veterans among your Umal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umal lifespan?

Average Umal life expectancy in 1983 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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