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Umberger Name Meaning

German: topographic or habitational name of unexplained origin.

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


Similar surnames: Amberger, Berger, Rumberger, Berge, Baumberger, Hemberger, Loberger

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Where is the Umberger family from?

You can see how Umberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Umberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Umberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Umberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Umberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Umberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umberger. 21% of Umberger men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Umberger women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umberger were Truck Driver and Housekeeping. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housekeeping
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Umberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umberger 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Umberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Umberger. For the veterans among your Umberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umberger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Umberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Umberger in 1942 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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