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Sumler Family History

Sumler Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sumler family from?

You can see how Sumler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sumler family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sumler families in 1891.
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What did your Sumler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sumler. 100% of Sumler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sumler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumler 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Sumler. 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 577 military records available for the last name Sumler. For the veterans among your Sumler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sumler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sumler in 1948 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumler 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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