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Uman Family History

Uman 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: Man, Oman, Human, Ulman, Aman, Umana, Duman, Uran, Ruman, Urman

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Where is the Uman family from?

You can see how Uman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Uman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Uman families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Uman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Uman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uman 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 Uman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Uman. 30% of Uman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Uman women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Uman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Uman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uman 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Uman. 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 141 military records available for the last name Uman. For the veterans among your Uman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Uman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Uman in 1943 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uman 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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