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Umhafer Family History

Umhafer 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: Hafer, Ulshafer, Umhoefer, Shafer, Schafer, Usher, Hamer, Hager

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Where is the Umhafer family from?

You can see how Umhafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umhafer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umhafer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Umhafer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Umhafer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Umhafer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Umhafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umhafer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Umhafer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Umhafer. For the veterans among your Umhafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umhafer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Umhafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Umhafer in 1979 was 91, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umhafer 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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