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Sumara Family History

Sumara Surname 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: Samara, Kumar, Kamara, Sugar, Mara, Sumida, Smart, Umana, Camara

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Where is the Sumara family from?

You can see how Sumara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sumara family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sumara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sumara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumara. 72% of Sumara 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Sumara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Sumara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumara 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Sumara. 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 140 military records available for the last name Sumara. For the veterans among your Sumara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumara lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sumara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sumara in 1971 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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