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Somberger Family History

Somberger 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: Bomberger, Romberger, Momberger, Boxberger, Hamberger, Rumberger

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Where is the Somberger family from?

You can see how Somberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Somberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Somberger families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Somberger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Somberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somberger 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 377 census records available for the last name Somberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somberger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Somberger. 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 44 military records available for the last name Somberger. For the veterans among your Somberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somberger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somberger 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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