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Shummer Family History

Shummer 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, Hummer, Schummer, Sommer, Kummer, Plummer, Hammer, Hummel

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Where is the Shummer family from?

You can see how Shummer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shummer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Shummer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Shummer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shummer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shummer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shummer 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 130 census records available for the last name Shummer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shummer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shummer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shummer. For the veterans among your Shummer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shummer lifespan?

Average Shummer life expectancy in 1981 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shummer 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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