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Umstat Family History

Umstat 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: Umstead, Umsted, Dunstan, Star, Mota, Cuesta, Testa, Moat, Mestas

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Where is the Umstat family from?

You can see how Umstat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umstat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Umstat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Umstat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Umstat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Umstat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umstat 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 Umstat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umstat 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Umstat. 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 14 military records available for the last name Umstat. For the veterans among your Umstat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umstat lifespan?

Average Umstat life expectancy in 1963 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umstat 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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