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Summerour Name Meaning

Americanized form of Summerauer a topographic name from any of many places called Sommerau from Middle High German sumer ‘summer’ + ouwe ‘wet field’ + -er suffix for an inhabitant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sumrow, Sumerel, Summey, Umphenour, Kummer, Umberger, Suero, Seymour

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Where is the Summerour family from?

You can see how Summerour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerour family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Summerour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Summerour families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Summerour's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Summerour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Summerour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Summerour. 31% of Summerour men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Summerour women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summerour were Manager and Laborer. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Summerour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerour 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Summerour. 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 485 military records available for the last name Summerour. For the veterans among your Summerour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerour lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Summerour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Summerour in 1959 was 57, and 48 in 2004.

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