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Sumerlin Family History

Sumerlin Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Summerlin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sumerlin family from?

You can see how Sumerlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumerlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumerlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sumerlin families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumerlin's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Sumerlin families in 1891.
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What did your Sumerlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumerlin. 36% of Sumerlin men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Sumerlin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sumerlin were Helper and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Sumerlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sumerlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumerlin 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Sumerlin. 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 884 military records available for the last name Sumerlin. For the veterans among your Sumerlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumerlin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sumerlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sumerlin in 1960 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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