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Sumnell Family History

Sumnell Surname Meaning

see Sumnall.

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


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Where is the Sumnell family from?

You can see how Sumnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sumnell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sumnell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sumnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumnell 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 Sumnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sumnell. 50% of Sumnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    50%

What Sumnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Sumnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumnell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sumnell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sumnell. For the veterans among your Sumnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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