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Sumrill Family History

Sumrill 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: Sumrall, Sumrell, Rumrill, Surrell, Simrell, Turrill, Murrill

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Where is the Sumrill family from?

You can see how Sumrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumrill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumrill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sumrill family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumrill's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sumrill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumrill 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 52 census records available for the last name Sumrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumrill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sumrill. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sumrill. For the veterans among your Sumrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumrill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sumrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sumrill in 1971 was 73, and 104 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumrill 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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