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Sommerin Family History

Sommerin 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, Simmering, Sommerer, Summerlin, Sommers, Summer, Severin

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Where is the Sommerin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerin 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 Sommerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sommerin. 100% of Sommerin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sommerin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sommerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sommerin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sommerin. For the veterans among your Sommerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerin lifespan?

Average Sommerin life expectancy in 1984 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerin 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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