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Sumsta Family History

Sumsta 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: Cuesta, Sumida, Susa, Sugita, Samsa, Summa, Busta, Dunstan, Smith

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumsta 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 6 census records available for the last name Sumsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumsta 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sumsta. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sumsta. For the veterans among your Sumsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumsta lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Sumsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sumsta in 1979 was 75, and 56 in 1994.

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