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Umba Family History

Umba 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: Ma, Kaba, Baba, Ba, Raba, Urban, Juba, Ryba, Haba, Gaba

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Where is the Umba family from?

You can see how Umba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Umba families living in Connecticut. This was about 55% of all the recorded Umba's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Umba families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Umba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umba 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Umba. 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 41 military records available for the last name Umba. For the veterans among your Umba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Umba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Umba in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umba 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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