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Umwake Family History

Umwake 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: Wake, Moake, Blake, Maki, Drake, Miyake, Maze, Brake, Lake, Kaake

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Where is the Umwake family from?

You can see how Umwake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umwake family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Umwake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Umwake family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Umwake's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Umwake families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Umwake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umwake 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Umwake. 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 11 military records available for the last name Umwake. For the veterans among your Umwake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umwake lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1967, in the United States, Umwake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Umwake in 1962 was 60, and 75 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umwake 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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