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Umi Family History

Umi 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: Um, Ji, Li, Shi, Chi, Im, Wei, Yi, Ma, Qi

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Where is the Umi family from?

You can see how Umi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Umi family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Umi's in USA. California had the highest population of Umi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umi 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Umi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umi 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Umi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Umi. For the veterans among your Umi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Umi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Umi in 1966 was 70, and 66 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Umi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umi 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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