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Sumberlin Family History

Sumberlin 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: Summerlin, Sumerlin, Kimberlin, Sutherlin, Tomberlin, Sutterlin

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Where is the Sumberlin family from?

You can see how Sumberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumberlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sumberlin families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumberlin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sumberlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumberlin 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 Sumberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumberlin. 100% of Sumberlin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sumberlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Sumberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumberlin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sumberlin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sumberlin. For the veterans among your Sumberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumberlin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sumberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sumberlin in 1973 was 29, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumberlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumberlin 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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