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Summitt Family History

Summitt Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Summitt family from?

You can see how Summitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Summitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Summitt families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Summitt's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Summitt families in 1891.
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What did your Summitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Summitt. 25% of Summitt men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Summitt women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summitt were Foreman and Store Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Store Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Summitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summitt 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Summitt. 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 712 military records available for the last name Summitt. For the veterans among your Summitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summitt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Summitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Summitt in 1946 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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