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Umlauf Family History

Umlauf Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a policeman in a town or city from Middle High German umbe laufen ‘to make the rounds’.

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


Similar surnames: Umland, Lauf, Pflaum, Urlaub, Zulauf, Maul, Mau, Baldauf, Lau, Blau

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Where is the Umlauf family from?

You can see how Umlauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Umlauf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Umlauf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Umlauf families living in Missouri. This was about 23% of all the recorded Umlauf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Umlauf families in 1880.
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What did your Umlauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Umlauf. 25% of Umlauf men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Umlauf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Umlauf were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Umlauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Umlauf 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Umlauf. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Umlauf. For the veterans among your Umlauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Umlauf lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Umlauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Umlauf in 1952 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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