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Sumitani Family History

Sumitani 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: Sultan, Scrivani, Sumida, Smetana, Sultana, Sugita, Shintani

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Where is the Sumitani family from?

You can see how Sumitani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumitani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sumitani family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumitani's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sumitani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumitani 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 Sumitani ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Sumitani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Sumitani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumitani 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Sumitani. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sumitani. For the veterans among your Sumitani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumitani lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Sumitani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sumitani in 1974 was 49, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumitani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumitani 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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