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Sumison Family History

Sumison 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: Simison, Samson, Sampson, Sison, Simpson, Emison, Rulison, Tunison

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Where is the Sumison family from?

You can see how Sumison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumison family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sumison family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sumison's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sumison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumison 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 56 census records available for the last name Sumison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumison 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sumison. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sumison. For the veterans among your Sumison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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