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Umayam Family History

Umayam 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: Amaya, Umana, Maya, Maxam, May, Alam, Magyar, Adam, Mayer, Maras

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umayam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Umayam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umayam 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Umayam. 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 63 military records available for the last name Umayam. For the veterans among your Umayam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umayam lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Umayam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Umayam in 1975 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

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