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Sommermeyer Family History

Sommermeyer 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: Sundermeyer, Schiermeyer, Obermeyer, Sommerer, Overmeyer, Ostermeyer

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Where is the Sommermeyer family from?

You can see how Sommermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommermeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Sommermeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sommermeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sommermeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommermeyer 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 Sommermeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sommermeyer. 47% of Sommermeyer 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Contractor
    16%
  • Dentist
    16%

What Sommermeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Sommermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommermeyer 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Sommermeyer. 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 147 military records available for the last name Sommermeyer. For the veterans among your Sommermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommermeyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sommermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sommermeyer in 1957 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommermeyer 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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