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Sumowski Family History

Sumowski 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: Sadowski, Turowski, Zukowski, Kukowski, Sulewski, Lukowski, Sutkowski

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Where is the Sumowski family from?

You can see how Sumowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sumowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sumowski families living in Illinois. This was about 12% of all the recorded Sumowski's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Sumowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumowski 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 Sumowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Carder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumowski. 100% of Sumowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sumowski women worked as a Carder.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Carder
    100%

What Sumowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Sumowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumowski 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Sumowski. 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 107 military records available for the last name Sumowski. For the veterans among your Sumowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sumowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sumowski in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumowski 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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