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Sumdum Family History

Sumdum 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: Purdum, Surdam, Suydam, Summer, Sund, Cullum, Suda, Mumm, Sunder

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Where is the Sumdum family from?

You can see how Sumdum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumdum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sumdum families living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumdum's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Sumdum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumdum 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 25 census records available for the last name Sumdum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumdum 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 Sumdum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sumdum. For the veterans among your Sumdum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumdum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1991, in the United States, Sumdum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sumdum in 1960 was 36, and 40 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumdum 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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