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Summerrell Family History

Summerrell 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, Summerall, Sommerfeld, Summerfield, Surrell, Sherrell

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Where is the Summerrell family from?

You can see how Summerrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerrell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Summerrell families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Summerrell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Summerrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerrell 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 301 census records available for the last name Summerrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerrell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Summerrell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Summerrell. For the veterans among your Summerrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Summerrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Summerrell in 1963 was 73, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summerrell 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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