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Summan Name Meaning

perhaps a variant of Simmon(d). See Simon and for the change in vowel see Summons . see Suman .

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


Similar surnames: Sudman, Susman, Summa, Surman, Summar, Suman, Summer, Sturman, Sloman

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Where is the Summan family from?

You can see how Summan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Summan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Summan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Summan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Summan families in 1880.
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What did your Summan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Summan. 60% of Summan men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Summan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summan 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Summan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Summan. For the veterans among your Summan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Summan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Summan in 1959 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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