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Sumer Family History

Sumer Surname Meaning

see Summer. (Sümer) ‘Sumerian’ adopted as a given name in the new secular Turkish state in the 1920s

in the light of nationalistic appropriation of other ancient cultures of the region.

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


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Where is the Sumer family from?

You can see how Sumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Sumer families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sumer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sumer families in 1891.
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What did your Sumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stock Clerk (rolling Hall) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sumer. 100% of Sumer men worked as a Stock Clerk (rolling Hall) and 100% of Sumer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Stock Clerk (rolling Hall)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumer 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Sumer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sumer. For the veterans among your Sumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Sumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sumer in 1961 was 57, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumer 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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