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Umble Family History

Umble Surname Meaning

English: variant of Humble.

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


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Where is the Umble family from?

You can see how Umble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umble family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Umble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Umble families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Umble's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Umble families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umble 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 Umble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umble. 34% of Umble men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Umble women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umble were Miner and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Umble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Umble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umble 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Umble. 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 478 military records available for the last name Umble. For the veterans among your Umble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umble lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Umble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Umble in 1962 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Umble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umble 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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