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Sumerwell Family History

Sumerwell 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, Sumerel, Sewell, Summerhill, Burwell, Surrell, Sherrell

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Where is the Sumerwell family from?

You can see how Sumerwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumerwell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sumerwell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Sumerwell families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumerwell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sumerwell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Sumerwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumerwell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sumerwell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sumerwell. For the veterans among your Sumerwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumerwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sumerwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sumerwell in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumerwell 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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