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Somerhalder Family History

Somerhalder 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: Somerville, Oberlander, Oberhauser, Oberholzer, Overholser, Commander

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Where is the Somerhalder family from?

You can see how Somerhalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somerhalder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Somerhalder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Somerhalder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Somerhalder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somerhalder 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 Somerhalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somerhalder. 67% of Somerhalder 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
    67%
  • Farmer Owner
    34%

What Somerhalder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Somerhalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somerhalder 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Somerhalder. 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 76 military records available for the last name Somerhalder. For the veterans among your Somerhalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somerhalder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Somerhalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Somerhalder in 1967 was 60, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somerhalder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somerhalder 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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