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Sumroy Family History

Sumroy 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: Sumrow, Mulroy, Summey, Surrey, Suero, Semrow, Sumey, Pomroy, Summy

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Where is the Sumroy family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumroy 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 Sumroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sumroy. 100% of Sumroy men worked as a Tailor Master and 100% of Sumroy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Sumroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumroy 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sumroy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sumroy. For the veterans among your Sumroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumroy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Sumroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sumroy in 1978 was 69, and 80 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumroy 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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