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Umoru Family History

Umoru 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: Mori, Mort, More, Mora, Amor, Mork, Mory, Amory, Mou, Omori

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Where is the Umoru family from?

You can see how Umoru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umoru family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Umoru family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Umoru's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Umoru families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Umoru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umoru 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Umoru. 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 57 military records available for the last name Umoru. For the veterans among your Umoru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umoru lifespan?

Average Umoru life expectancy in 1996 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umoru 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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