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Summerhay Family History

Summerhay 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: Summerhays, Summer, Summerton, Summerhill, Summers, Summey, Summerall

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Where is the Summerhay family from?

You can see how Summerhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerhay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Summerhay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Summerhay family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Summerhay's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Summerhay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerhay 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 51 census records available for the last name Summerhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerhay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Summerhay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Summerhay. For the veterans among your Summerhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerhay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summerhay 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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