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Sumwalt Family History

Sumwalt Surname Meaning

Altered form of Zumwalt a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Sumwalt family from?

You can see how Sumwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sumwalt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sumwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sumwalt families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Sumwalt's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sumwalt families in 1911.
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What did your Sumwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sumwalt. 39% of Sumwalt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sumwalt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sumwalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sumwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sumwalt 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Sumwalt. 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 238 military records available for the last name Sumwalt. For the veterans among your Sumwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sumwalt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sumwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sumwalt in 1966 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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