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Summay Family History

Summay 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: Summey, Summa, Summar, Summy, Summer, Somma, Sudman, Susman, Surma

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Where is the Summay family from?

You can see how Summay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Summay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Summay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Summay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Summay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summay 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 96 census records available for the last name Summay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Summay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Summay. For the veterans among your Summay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Summay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Summay in 1979 was 70, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summay 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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