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Sumate Family History

Sumate 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: Shumate, Mate, Strate, Quate, Sumpter, State, Slate, Surace, Shumake

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Where is the Sumate family from?

You can see how Sumate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumate family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sumate families living in Kentucky. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sumate's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sumate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumate 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 146 census records available for the last name Sumate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumate 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sumate. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sumate. For the veterans among your Sumate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumate lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Sumate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sumate in 1996 was 73, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumate 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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