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Sumrell Family History

Sumrell Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Summerhill. Compare Summerall.

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


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Where is the Sumrell family from?

You can see how Sumrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sumrell families living in Essex. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sumrell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sumrell families in 1891.
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What did your Sumrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumrell. 30% of Sumrell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sumrell women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sumrell were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sumrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumrell 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sumrell. 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 548 military records available for the last name Sumrell. For the veterans among your Sumrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumrell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sumrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sumrell in 1962 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumrell 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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