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Somermeier Family History

Somermeier 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: Lodermeier, Obermeier, Ostermeier, Angermeier, Obermeyer, Sommerer

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Where is the Somermeier family from?

You can see how Somermeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somermeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Somermeier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Somermeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Somermeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somermeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Somermeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somermeier 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Somermeier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Somermeier. For the veterans among your Somermeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somermeier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Somermeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Somermeier in 1968 was 78, and 80 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somermeier 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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