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Sumey Family History

Sumey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Sumi. Compare Summey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sumey family from?

You can see how Sumey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sumey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sumey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sumey families in 1911.
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What did your Sumey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumey. 43% of Sumey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sumey women worked as a House Work.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Coal Loader
    15%
  • Engineer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Sumey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sumey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumey 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sumey. 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 236 military records available for the last name Sumey. For the veterans among your Sumey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sumey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sumey in 1954 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sumey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumey 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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