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Umpstead Family History

Umpstead Name 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, Hempstead, Bumstead, Umsted, Halstead, Anstead, Winstead

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Where is the Umpstead family from?

You can see how Umpstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umpstead family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Umpstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Umpstead families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Umpstead's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Umpstead families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umpstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Umpstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Umpstead. 34% of Umpstead 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Umpstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Umpstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umpstead 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Umpstead. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Umpstead. For the veterans among your Umpstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umpstead lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Umpstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Umpstead in 1965 was 66, and 70 in 2000.

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