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Summann Family History

Summann 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: Hammann, Ruhmann, Ammann, Dammann, Seemann, Sudman, Luhmann, Susman

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Where is the Summann family from?

You can see how Summann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Summann family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Summann's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Summann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summann 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 38 census records available for the last name Summann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summann 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Summann. 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 Summann. For the veterans among your Summann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Summann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Summann in 1970 was 70, and 89 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summann 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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