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Sumits Family History

Sumits 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: Suits, Smits, Smith, Suit, Sumida, Sugita, Smit, Samis, Suitt, Suite

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Where is the Sumits family from?

You can see how Sumits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sumits family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumits's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sumits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumits 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 16 census records available for the last name Sumits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumits 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sumits. 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 military records available for the last name Sumits. For the veterans among your Sumits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumits lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Sumits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sumits in 1969 was 81, and 80 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumits 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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