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Sumskis Family History

Sumskis 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: Szumski, Suski, Shumski, Suskin, Suzuki, Ruskin, Demski, Dumais

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Where is the Sumskis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumskis 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 Sumskis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sumskis. 60% of Sumskis 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sumskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumskis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sumskis. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sumskis. For the veterans among your Sumskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumskis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sumskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sumskis in 1975 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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