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Underman Family History

Underman 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: Sunderman, Gunderman, Anderman, Ungerman, Angerman, Kinderman

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Where is the Underman family from?

You can see how Underman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Underman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Underman families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Underman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Underman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underman 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 148 census records available for the last name Underman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Underman. 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 32 military records available for the last name Underman. For the veterans among your Underman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Underman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Underman in 1957 was 44, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Underman 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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