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Umstadt Family History

Umstadt 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: Umstead, Stadt, Umsted, Lystad, Onstad, Hunstad, Austad, Ramstad

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Where is the Umstadt family from?

You can see how Umstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umstadt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Umstadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Umstadt families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Umstadt's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Umstadt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umstadt 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 88 census records available for the last name Umstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umstadt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Umstadt. 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 52 military records available for the last name Umstadt. For the veterans among your Umstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umstadt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Umstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Umstadt in 1967 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umstadt 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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