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Sumbry Family History

Sumbry Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sumbry family from?

You can see how Sumbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumbry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sumbry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sumbry families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sumbry's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sumbry families in 1891.
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What did your Sumbry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Washwoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumbry. 50% of Sumbry women worked as a Washwoman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Washwoman
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sumbry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Sumbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumbry 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sumbry. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sumbry. For the veterans among your Sumbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumbry lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sumbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sumbry in 1968 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumbry 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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