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Umfer Family History

Umfer 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: Ufer, Urfer, Summer, Usher, Kummer, Mier, Imber, Duffer, Huffer

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Umfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umfer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Umfer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Umfer. For the veterans among your Umfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umfer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Umfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Umfer in 1976 was 77, and 56 in 2001.

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