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Sohmeyer Family History

Sohmeyer 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: Lohmeyer, Schreyer, Strohmeyer, Rothmeyer, Sohmer, Kohlmeyer, Schmeer

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Where is the Sohmeyer family from?

You can see how Sohmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sohmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sohmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sohmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Sohmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohmeyer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sohmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Sohmeyer. For the veterans among your Sohmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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