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Summerlyn Family History

Summerlyn Name 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: Summerlin, Summerton, Summerson, Sumerlin, Summer, Summers

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Where is the Summerlyn family from?

You can see how Summerlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerlyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Summerlyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Summerlyn families living in Florida. This was about 75% of all the recorded Summerlyn's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Summerlyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Summerlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Summerlyn. 100% of Summerlyn 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Summerlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerlyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Summerlyn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Summerlyn. For the veterans among your Summerlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerlyn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Summerlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Summerlyn in 1975 was 78, and 88 in 1997.

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