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Summy Family History

Summy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Sumi. Compare Summey.

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


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Where is the Summy family from?

You can see how Summy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Summy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Summy families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Summy's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Summy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Summy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Summy. 41% of Summy men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Summy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summy were Clerk and House Wife.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%

What Summy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Summy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summy 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Summy. 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 730 military records available for the last name Summy. For the veterans among your Summy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Summy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Summy in 1950 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summy 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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