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Sumling Family History

Sumling 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: Sumlin, Cumming, Burling, Emling, Curling, Sundling, Suing, Salling

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Where is the Sumling family from?

You can see how Sumling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sumling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sumling families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sumling's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Sumling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumling 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 Sumling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sumling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sumling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumling 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sumling. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sumling. For the veterans among your Sumling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sumling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sumling in 1965 was 66, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumling 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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