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Sumper Family History

Sumper 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: Summer, Semper, Samper, Mumper, Sumner, Super, Sumpter, Simper

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Where is the Sumper family from?

You can see how Sumper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sumper families living in Norfolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sumper's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sumper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumper 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 Sumper ancestors do for a living?

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

What Sumper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Sumper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumper 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Sumper. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sumper. For the veterans among your Sumper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumper lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sumper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sumper in 1965 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumper 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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