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Sommerhoff Family History

Sommerhoff 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: Sommer, Sommerfeld, Summerton, Summerhill, Nemeroff, Summerford

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Where is the Sommerhoff family from?

You can see how Sommerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerhoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sommerhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sommerhoff families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerhoff's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sommerhoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerhoff 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 Sommerhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sommerhoff. 100% of Sommerhoff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sommerhoff women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sommerhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Sommerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerhoff 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Sommerhoff. 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 105 military records available for the last name Sommerhoff. For the veterans among your Sommerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sommerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sommerhoff in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sommerhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerhoff 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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