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Umetsu Family History

Umetsu 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: Metz, Meis, Beets, Meise, Kmet, Ames, Tsu, Meese, Komatsu, Matsuo

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Where is the Umetsu family from?

You can see how Umetsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umetsu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Umetsu families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Umetsu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Umetsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umetsu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Umetsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umetsu. 60% of Umetsu men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Umetsu women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umetsu were Stevedore 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Tractor Helper
    20%
  • Stevedore
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Umetsu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Umetsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umetsu 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Umetsu. 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 41 military records available for the last name Umetsu. For the veterans among your Umetsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umetsu lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Umetsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Umetsu in 1972 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umetsu 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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