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Sumnicht Family History

Sumnicht 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: Stanich, Sticht, Zunich, Simonich, Simich, Schlicht, Summit, Summitt

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Where is the Sumnicht family from?

You can see how Sumnicht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumnicht family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumnicht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sumnicht families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sumnicht's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sumnicht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumnicht 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 Sumnicht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumnicht. 100% of Sumnicht men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Sumnicht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Sumnicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumnicht 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sumnicht. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sumnicht. For the veterans among your Sumnicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumnicht lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sumnicht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sumnicht in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumnicht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumnicht 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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