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Sommerson Family History

Sommerson 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: Summerson, Summerton, Solverson, Jimmerson, Simerson, Simmermon

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Where is the Sommerson family from?

You can see how Sommerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sommerson families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there were 4 Sommerson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sommerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerson 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 Sommerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sommerson. 100% of Sommerson women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sommerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Sommerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sommerson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sommerson. For the veterans among your Sommerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Sommerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sommerson in 1974 was 69, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sommerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerson 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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