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Sumy Family History

Sumy 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: Sum, Sump, Sumey, Suhy, Summy, Sun, Su, Bury, Say, Sully

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Where is the Sumy family from?

You can see how Sumy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sumy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sumy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumy 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 Sumy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumy. 50% of Sumy men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sumy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Sumy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumy 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sumy. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sumy. For the veterans among your Sumy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Sumy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sumy in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumy 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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