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Sumell Family History

Sumell 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: Sumrell, Suell, Sell, Sewell, Guell, Stell, Shell, Small, Snell

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Where is the Sumell family from?

You can see how Sumell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sumell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sumell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sumell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sumell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumell 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 Sumell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Sumell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sumell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumell 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sumell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sumell. For the veterans among your Sumell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Sumell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sumell in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumell 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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