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Summerrill Family History

Summerrill 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: Summerhill, Summerall, Summerville, Summerfield, Merrill, Summerlin

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Where is the Summerrill family from?

You can see how Summerrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerrill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Summerrill families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Summerrill families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Summerrill's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Summerrill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerrill 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 31 census records available for the last name Summerrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerrill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Summerrill. 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 Summerrill. For the veterans among your Summerrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerrill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Summerrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Summerrill in 1963 was 82, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summerrill 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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