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Sumpson Family History

Sumpson 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: Sampson, Simpson, Sympson, Samson, Cumpston, Hampson, Upson, Simson

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Where is the Sumpson family from?

You can see how Sumpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumpson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Sumpson families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Sumpson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sumpson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sumpson 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 Sumpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumpson. 39% of Sumpson men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Sumpson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sumpson were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

What Sumpson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sumpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumpson 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Sumpson. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sumpson. For the veterans among your Sumpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumpson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Sumpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sumpson in 1972 was 82, and 87 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumpson 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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