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Sommerland Family History

Sommerland 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: Sommerfeld, Sunderland, Overland, Sutherland, Osterland, Soderlind

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Where is the Sommerland family from?

You can see how Sommerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommerland families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sommerland family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sommerland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerland 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 Sommerland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sommerland. 100% of Sommerland men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Sommerland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Sommerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerland 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sommerland. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sommerland. For the veterans among your Sommerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sommerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sommerland in 1962 was 65, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sommerland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerland 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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