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Sumburne Family History

Sumburne 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: Sherburne, Sudbury, Swinburne, Camburn, Shelburne, Ausburn, Humburg

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Where is the Sumburne family from?

You can see how Sumburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumburne family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Sumburne families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumburne's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Sumburne families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Sumburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumburne 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sumburne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sumburne. For the veterans among your Sumburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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