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Sumnes Family History

Sumnes 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: Sumner, Sumners, Summer, Kunes, Summers, Summey, Sanes, Somes, Surges

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Where is the Sumnes family from?

You can see how Sumnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumnes families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sumnes family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumnes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sumnes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Sumnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumnes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sumnes. 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 military records available for the last name Sumnes. For the veterans among your Sumnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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