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Sommerdorf Family History

Sommerdorf 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: Summerford, Oberdorf, Overdorf, Sommerer, Womeldorf, Commerford

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Where is the Sommerdorf family from?

You can see how Sommerdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommerdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sommerdorf families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerdorf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sommerdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sommerdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sommerdorf. 60% of Sommerdorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sommerdorf women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sommerdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Sommerdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerdorf 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sommerdorf. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sommerdorf. For the veterans among your Sommerdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Sommerdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sommerdorf in 1963 was 59, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerdorf 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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