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Sumars Family History

Sumars 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: Dumars, Mars, Kumar, Sugar, Sears, Dumais, Smart, Summers, Dumas

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Where is the Sumars family from?

You can see how Sumars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumars family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sumars family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumars's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sumars families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Sumars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumars 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sumars. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sumars. For the veterans among your Sumars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumars lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sumars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sumars in 1972 was 83, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumars 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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