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Sommervold Family History

Sommervold 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, Summerford, Sommerfeldt, Sommerville, Sommerfield

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Where is the Sommervold family from?

You can see how Sommervold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommervold family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sommervold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Sommervold families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sommervold's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sommervold families in 1841.
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What did your Sommervold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sommervold. 70% of Sommervold 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
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

What Sommervold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Sommervold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommervold 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Sommervold. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sommervold. For the veterans among your Sommervold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommervold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sommervold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sommervold in 1958 was 60, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommervold 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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