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Sumann Family History

Sumann 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: Aumann, Bumann, Humann, Suman, Mann, Ehmann, Susan, Human, Ruhmann

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Where is the Sumann family from?

You can see how Sumann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sumann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sumann family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumann's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Sumann families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumann 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 Sumann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumann. 50% of Sumann men worked as a Printer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Sumann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Sumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumann 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Sumann. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sumann. For the veterans among your Sumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sumann in 1965 was 55, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumann 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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