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Sumuel Family History

Sumuel 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: Samuel, Summer, Hummel, Rummel, Summey, Semmel, Gumbel, Umbel, Smull

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Where is the Sumuel family from?

You can see how Sumuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumuel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sumuel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sumuel family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumuel's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sumuel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumuel 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 106 census records available for the last name Sumuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumuel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sumuel. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sumuel. For the veterans among your Sumuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumuel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Sumuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sumuel in 1980 was 86, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumuel 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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