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Umstott Family History

Umstott 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: Stott, Onstott, Alstott, Matott, Umstead, Slott, Stout, Escott, Mott

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Where is the Umstott family from?

You can see how Umstott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umstott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umstott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Umstott families living in Ohio. This was about 97% of all the recorded Umstott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Umstott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umstott 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 Umstott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Umstott. 50% of Umstott men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Umstott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Umstott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umstott 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Umstott. 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 51 military records available for the last name Umstott. For the veterans among your Umstott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umstott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Umstott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Umstott in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umstott 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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