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Sumrow Family History

Sumrow Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sumrow family from?

You can see how Sumrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sumrow families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sumrow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sumrow families in 1891.
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What did your Sumrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumrow. 56% of Sumrow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sumrow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sumrow were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    56%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Sumrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Sumrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumrow 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sumrow. 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 121 military records available for the last name Sumrow. For the veterans among your Sumrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumrow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sumrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sumrow in 1954 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sumrow 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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