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Umbarger Name Meaning

Altered form of German Umberger .

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


Similar surnames: Humbarger, Umberger, Lybarger, Rumberger, Nibarger, Umbaugh, Loberger

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Where is the Umbarger family from?

You can see how Umbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umbarger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Umbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 29 Umbarger families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Umbarger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Umbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Umbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Umbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umbarger. 44% of Umbarger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Umbarger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umbarger were Farm Labor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Umbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umbarger 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Umbarger. 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 Umbarger. For the veterans among your Umbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umbarger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Umbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Umbarger in 1959 was 53, and 60 in 2004.

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