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Umthum Family History

Umthum 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: Thum, Bothum, Arthur, Witham, Thun, Latham, Upham, Mathur, Mahlum

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Where is the Umthum family from?

You can see how Umthum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umthum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Umthum families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Umthum's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Umthum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umthum 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 159 census records available for the last name Umthum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umthum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Umthum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Umthum. For the veterans among your Umthum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umthum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Umthum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Umthum in 1967 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umthum 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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