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Umney Family History

Umney Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Umney family from?

You can see how Umney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umney family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Umney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Umney families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Umney's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Umney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umney 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 Umney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Umney. 50% of Umney men worked as a Cowman and 87% of Umney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umney were General Labourer and Rush Matting Maker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Rush Matting Maker
    4%

What Umney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Umney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umney 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Umney. 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 147 military records available for the last name Umney. For the veterans among your Umney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umney lifespan?

Average Umney life expectancy in 1976 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umney 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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