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Summarell Family History

Summarell 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: Sumrell, Summerall, Summerhill, Surrell, Simrell, Tumbarello, Sumrall

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Where is the Summarell family from?

You can see how Summarell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summarell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Summarell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Summarell families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Summarell's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Summarell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summarell 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 114 census records available for the last name Summarell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summarell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Summarell. 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 105 military records available for the last name Summarell. For the veterans among your Summarell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summarell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Summarell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Summarell in 1951 was 38, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summarell 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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