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Sumliner Family History

Sumliner 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: Sumner, Mulliner, Lubliner, Sumlin, Sumler, Sullinger, Summer

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Where is the Sumliner family from?

You can see how Sumliner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumliner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sumliner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumliner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sumliner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumliner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sumliner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumliner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sumliner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sumliner. For the veterans among your Sumliner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumliner lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Sumliner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sumliner in 1983 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumliner 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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