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Suminski Family History

Suminski Surname Meaning

Polish (Sumiński): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Sumin named with sum ‘wels’ (see Sum).

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


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Where is the Suminski family from?

You can see how Suminski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suminski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suminski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Suminski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Suminski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Suminski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suminski 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 Suminski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suminski. 45% of Suminski men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Suminski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suminski were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Meat Cutter
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suminski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suminski 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Suminski. 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 467 military records available for the last name Suminski. For the veterans among your Suminski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suminski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Suminski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Suminski in 1957 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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