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Summon Family History

Summon Surname Meaning

see Sowman. see Simon and compare Summons.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Summon family from?

You can see how Summon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Summon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Summon families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Summon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Summon families in 1891.
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What did your Summon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Summon. 43% of Summon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Summon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summon were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Summon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summon 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Summon. 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 233 military records available for the last name Summon. For the veterans among your Summon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Summon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Summon in 1964 was 70, and 27 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summon 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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