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Sumby Family History

Sumby Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Summerby; see Summersby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sumby family from?

You can see how Sumby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Sumby families living in Durham. This was about 84% of all the recorded Sumby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sumby families in 1891.
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What did your Sumby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sumby. 50% of Sumby men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Sumby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sumby were Printers Assistant and Shop Assistant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Printers Assistant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shop Assistant
    15%

What Sumby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Sumby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumby 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Sumby. 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 101 military records available for the last name Sumby. For the veterans among your Sumby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sumby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sumby in 1968 was 46, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumby 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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