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Sumerall Family History

Sumerall 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: Sumrall, Summerall, Sumrell, Sumerel, Summerhill, Small, Overall

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Where is the Sumerall family from?

You can see how Sumerall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumerall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumerall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sumerall families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sumerall's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sumerall families in 1891.
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What did your Sumerall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumerall. 61% of Sumerall men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sumerall women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sumerall were Farm Labor and Maid.

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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
    61%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Sumerall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sumerall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumerall 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sumerall. 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 177 military records available for the last name Sumerall. For the veterans among your Sumerall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumerall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sumerall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sumerall in 1966 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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