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Sommermyer Family History

Sommermyer 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: Sommerer, Overmyer, Sommer, Sommerfeld, Kammeyer, Kammerer

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Where is the Sommermyer family from?

You can see how Sommermyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommermyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sommermyer family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sommermyer's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Sommermyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Sommermyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommermyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sommermyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sommermyer. For the veterans among your Sommermyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommermyer lifespan?

Average Sommermyer life expectancy in 1976 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommermyer 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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