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Sumita Family History

Sumita 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: Sumida, Sugita, Smith, Suit, Subia, Mita, Sita, Suits, Fujita, Smitha

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Where is the Sumita family from?

You can see how Sumita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sumita families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sumita's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sumita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sumita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumita. 100% of Sumita men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sumita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sumita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumita 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Sumita. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sumita. For the veterans among your Sumita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumita lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Sumita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sumita in 1969 was 68, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumita 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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