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Suomu Family History

Suomu 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: Suomi, Som, Tuomi, Soma, Sloma, Sum, Sump, Scoma, Cuomo, Surma

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Where is the Suomu family from?

You can see how Suomu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suomu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Suomu family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Suomu's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Suomu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suomu 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 63 census records available for the last name Suomu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suomu 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Suomu. 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 17 military records available for the last name Suomu. For the veterans among your Suomu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suomu lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Suomu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Suomu in 1971 was 90, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suomu 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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