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Umberson Family History

Umberson 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: Amberson, Emberson, Humberson, Humbertson, Merson, Emberton, Berson

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Where is the Umberson family from?

You can see how Umberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umberson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Umberson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Umberson family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Umberson's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Umberson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umberson 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 Umberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umberson. 34% of Umberson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Umberson women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Roustabout
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Umberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Umberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umberson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Umberson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Umberson. For the veterans among your Umberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umberson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Umberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Umberson in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Umberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umberson 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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