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Uhmer Family History

Uhmer 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: Ohmer, Ulmer, Ehmer, Uhler, Uher, Summer, Usher, Homer, Kummer, Hamer

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Where is the Uhmer family from?

You can see how Uhmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uhmer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Uhmer family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Uhmer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Uhmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uhmer 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 22 census records available for the last name Uhmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uhmer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Uhmer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Uhmer. For the veterans among your Uhmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uhmer lifespan?

Average Uhmer life expectancy in 1947 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 45.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uhmer 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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