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Sumerel Name Meaning

Probably English: variant of Summerall .

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


Similar surnames: Sumrell, Dumire, Sumrow, Sumrall, Summey, Suero, Skerl, Sekel, Gmerek

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Where is the Sumerel family from?

You can see how Sumerel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumerel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumerel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sumerel families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sumerel's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sumerel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumerel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sumerel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumerel. 78% of Sumerel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Labroer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Sumerel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumerel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sumerel. 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 173 military records available for the last name Sumerel. For the veterans among your Sumerel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumerel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sumerel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sumerel in 1963 was 62, and 64 in 2004.

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