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Umphenour Family History

Umphenour Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Umbehauer from the adjective unbehauen ‘unhewn’ a nickname for a boorish ill-mannered person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Umphenour family from?

You can see how Umphenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umphenour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umphenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Umphenour families living in Kansas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Umphenour's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Umphenour families in 1880.
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What did your Umphenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Umphenour. 45% of Umphenour men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Inspector
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Umphenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umphenour 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Umphenour. 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 274 military records available for the last name Umphenour. For the veterans among your Umphenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umphenour lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Umphenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Umphenour in 1962 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umphenour 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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