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Umerley Family History

Umerley 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: Medley, Murley, Berley, Marley, Morley, Merle, Everley, Verley

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Where is the Umerley family from?

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

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Umerley. 100% of Umerley men worked as a Chauffeur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Umerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Umerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umerley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Umerley. 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 21 military records available for the last name Umerley. For the veterans among your Umerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umerley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Umerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Umerley in 1966 was 60, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umerley 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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