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Sumph Family History

Sumph 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: Sump, Stumph, Rumph, Such, Stump, Sum, Rumpf, Gump, Stumpf, Kump

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Where is the Sumph family from?

You can see how Sumph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sumph families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sumph's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sumph families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sumph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumph 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 Sumph. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sumph. For the veterans among your Sumph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumph lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Sumph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sumph in 1968 was 75, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumph 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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