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Umbower Family History

Umbower 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: Bower, Mower, Mumpower, Zembower, Trumbower, Flower, Gower, Power

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Where is the Umbower family from?

You can see how Umbower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umbower family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umbower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Umbower families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Umbower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Umbower families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Umbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umbower 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Umbower. 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 51 military records available for the last name Umbower. For the veterans among your Umbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umbower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Umbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Umbower in 1963 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umbower 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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