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Sumlin Family History

Sumlin Surname Meaning

English: possibly a shortened form of Summerlin.

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


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Where is the Sumlin family from?

You can see how Sumlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sumlin families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sumlin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sumlin families in 1891.
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What did your Sumlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumlin. 34% of Sumlin men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Sumlin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sumlin were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Laundress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sumlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumlin 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Sumlin. 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 707 military records available for the last name Sumlin. For the veterans among your Sumlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumlin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sumlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sumlin in 1948 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumlin 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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