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Sommerlatte Family History

Sommerlatte 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: Sommerville, Summersett, Sommer, Sommerfeld, Pomerantz, Monserrate

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Where is the Sommerlatte family from?

You can see how Sommerlatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerlatte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommerlatte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Sommerlatte families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sommerlatte's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sommerlatte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerlatte 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 Sommerlatte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sommerlatte. 100% of Sommerlatte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sommerlatte women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Sommerlatte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Sommerlatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerlatte 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Sommerlatte. 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 163 military records available for the last name Sommerlatte. For the veterans among your Sommerlatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerlatte lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sommerlatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sommerlatte in 1970 was 82, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sommerlatte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerlatte 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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