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Sumerwell Family History

Sumerwell 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: Sumrell, Sumerel, Sewell, Summerhill, Burwell, Surrell, Sherrell

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Where is the Sumerwell family from?

You can see how Sumerwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumerwell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sumerwell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Sumerwell family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sumerwell's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Sumerwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumerwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sumerwell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sumerwell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Sumerwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumerwell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sumerwell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sumerwell. For the veterans among your Sumerwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumerwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sumerwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sumerwell in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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