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Umar Family History

Umar Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Omar. Compare Umer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Umar family from?

You can see how Umar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Umar family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Umar's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Umar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umar 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 Umar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pedlar was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Umar. 100% of Umar men worked as a Pedlar.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pedlar
    100%

What Umar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Umar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umar 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Umar. 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 633 military records available for the last name Umar. For the veterans among your Umar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Umar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Umar in 1978 was 81, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umar 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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