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Summersett Family History

Summersett Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Somerset.

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


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Where is the Summersett family from?

You can see how Summersett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summersett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Summersett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Summersett family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Summersett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Summersett families in 1911.
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What did your Summersett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Summersett. 27% of Summersett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Summersett women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summersett were Owner and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Summersett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Summersett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summersett 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Summersett. 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 371 military records available for the last name Summersett. For the veterans among your Summersett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summersett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Summersett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Summersett in 1963 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Summersett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summersett 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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