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Sumsky Family History

Sumsky 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: Shumsky, Dubsky, Rumsey, Summey, Damsky, Lusky, Szumski, Lutsky

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Where is the Sumsky family from?

You can see how Sumsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumsky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sumsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sumsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sumsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sumsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumsky 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 Sumsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sumsky. 100% of Sumsky 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
    100%

What Sumsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Sumsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumsky 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Sumsky. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sumsky. For the veterans among your Sumsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sumsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sumsky in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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