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Summerfelt Family History

Summerfelt 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: Sommerfeld, Summerfield, Sommerfeldt, Summersett, Summerhill

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Where is the Summerfelt family from?

You can see how Summerfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerfelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Summerfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Summerfelt families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Summerfelt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Summerfelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerfelt 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 Summerfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Summerfelt. 72% of Summerfelt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Summerfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Summerfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerfelt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Summerfelt. 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 119 military records available for the last name Summerfelt. For the veterans among your Summerfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerfelt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Summerfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Summerfelt in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Summerfelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summerfelt 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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