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Sommersel Family History

Sommersel 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, Somerset, Sommerer, Sommers, Sommer, Summers, Soergel

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Where is the Sommersel family from?

You can see how Sommersel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommersel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sommersel family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommersel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sommersel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommersel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Sommersel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommersel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sommersel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sommersel. For the veterans among your Sommersel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommersel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Sommersel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sommersel in 1969 was 48, and 75 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommersel 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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