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Summerbell Family History

Summerbell Surname Meaning

see Somerville.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Summerbell family from?

You can see how Summerbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Summerbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Summerbell families living in Durham. This was about 78% of all the recorded Summerbell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Summerbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerbell 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 Summerbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Summerbell. 50% of Summerbell men worked as a French Polisher and 86% of Summerbell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summerbell were Bricklayer and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • School Teacher
    5%
  • School Mistress
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Summerbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerbell 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Summerbell. 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 234 military records available for the last name Summerbell. For the veterans among your Summerbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerbell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Summerbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Summerbell in 1964 was 65, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summerbell 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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