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Umston Family History

Umston 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: Easton, Alston, Burston, Ruston, Elston, Boston, Upton, Hurston

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Where is the Umston family from?

You can see how Umston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Umston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Umston family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Umston's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Umston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umston 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 33 census records available for the last name Umston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Umston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Umston. For the veterans among your Umston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Umston 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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