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Umen Family History

Umen 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: Uren, Men, Ulmen, Uden, Amen, Meng, Mun, Min, Man, Chen

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Where is the Umen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umen 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 Umen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Umen. 50% of Umen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Umen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Umen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Umen. For the veterans among your Umen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Umen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Umen in 1971 was 91, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umen 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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