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Umla Family History

Umla 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: Ma, Sala, Vila, Mula, Bala, Lala, Vela, Cala, Pola, Pala

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Where is the Umla family from?

You can see how Umla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Umla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Umla families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Umla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Umla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umla 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 117 census records available for the last name Umla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umla 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Umla. 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 78 military records available for the last name Umla. For the veterans among your Umla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Umla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Umla in 1968 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umla 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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