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Sumaker Family History

Sumaker 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: Shumaker, Summer, Spraker, Staker, Sumner, Smoker, Gumaer, Maker

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Where is the Sumaker family from?

You can see how Sumaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sumaker family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sumaker's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Sumaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumaker 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 224 census records available for the last name Sumaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumaker 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sumaker. 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 Sumaker. For the veterans among your Sumaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumaker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumaker

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