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Sumra Family History

Sumra Surname Meaning

Sikh based on the name of a Jat clan

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


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You can see how Sumra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Sumra families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sumra family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumra's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Sumra families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sumra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumra 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sumra. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Sumra. For the veterans among your Sumra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumra lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Sumra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sumra in 1995 was 80, and 33 in 1997.

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