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Sumka Family History

Sumka 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: Summa, Sama, Humke, Subia, Siska, Suda, Sulla, Sarka, Sumida, Susa

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Where is the Sumka family from?

You can see how Sumka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sumka families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Sumka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sumka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumka 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 Sumka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumka. 100% of Sumka 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 Sumka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Sumka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumka 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Sumka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sumka. For the veterans among your Sumka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sumka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sumka in 1968 was 79, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumka 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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