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Sumber Family History

Sumber 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: Summer, Humber, Sumner, Surber, Suber, Cumber, Sumter, Sember, Sumler

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Where is the Sumber family from?

You can see how Sumber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sumber families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sumber's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sumber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Sumber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumber 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sumber. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sumber. For the veterans among your Sumber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Sumber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sumber in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumber 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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