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Umprey Family History

Umprey 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: Umphrey, Humphrey, Umpleby, Prey, Empey, Morey, Urey, Mumphrey

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Where is the Umprey family from?

You can see how Umprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umprey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Umprey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Umprey family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Umprey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Umprey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umprey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Umprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umprey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Umprey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Umprey. For the veterans among your Umprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umprey lifespan?

Average Umprey life expectancy in 1995 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umprey 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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