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Umhofer Family History

Umhofer 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: Umhoefer, Hofer, Schofer, Usher, Homer, Moder, Mower, Hober, Moser

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Where is the Umhofer family from?

You can see how Umhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Umhofer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Umhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Umhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Umhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umhofer. 100% of Umhofer men worked as an Office Clerk and 100% of Umhofer women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Umhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Umhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umhofer 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Umhofer. 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 155 military records available for the last name Umhofer. For the veterans among your Umhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Umhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Umhofer in 1963 was 67, and 49 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Umhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umhofer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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