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Summerell Name Meaning

see Summerhill .

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


Similar surnames: Summerall, Summerhill, Sumrell, Sumerel, Summer, Sommerfeld

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Where is the Summerell family from?

You can see how Summerell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Summerell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Summerell families living in South Carolina. This was about 70% of all the recorded Summerell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Summerell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerell 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 Summerell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Summerell. 39% of Summerell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Summerell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summerell were Lawyer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Lawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Summerell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerell 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Summerell. 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 648 military records available for the last name Summerell. For the veterans among your Summerell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Summerell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Summerell in 1960 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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