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Summey Family History

Summey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Sumi. Compare Summy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Summey family from?

You can see how Summey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Summey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Summey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Summey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Summey families in 1891.
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What did your Summey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Home Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Summey. 100% of Summey women worked as an Unpaid Home Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Home Duties
    100%

What Summey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Summey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summey 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Summey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Summey. For the veterans among your Summey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Summey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Summey in 1953 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Summey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summey 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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