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Summerhalter Family History

Summerhalter 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: Summerhill, Summerhays, Winterhalter, Summerall, Summerville

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Where is the Summerhalter family from?

You can see how Summerhalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerhalter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Summerhalter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Summerhalter families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Summerhalter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Summerhalter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Summerhalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerhalter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Summerhalter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Summerhalter. For the veterans among your Summerhalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerhalter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Summerhalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Summerhalter in 1966 was 82, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summerhalter 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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