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Sumervill Family History

Sumervill Surname 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: Summerhill, Somerville, Summerville, Merrill, Sumrall, Sumrell

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Where is the Sumervill family from?

You can see how Sumervill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumervill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumervill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sumervill families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sumervill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sumervill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumervill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Sumervill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumervill 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sumervill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Sumervill. For the veterans among your Sumervill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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