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Sumie Family History

Sumie 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, Humke, Sui, Suri, Suit, Suomi, Subia, Sami, Sumida, Sule

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Where is the Sumie family from?

You can see how Sumie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sumie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sumie family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumie's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sumie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumie 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 138 census records available for the last name Sumie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumie 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Sumie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sumie. For the veterans among your Sumie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Sumie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sumie in 1971 was 74, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumie 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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