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Somerholter Family History

Somerholter 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: Oberholtzer, Overholtzer, Oberholzer, Overholser, Overholt

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Where is the Somerholter family from?

You can see how Somerholter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somerholter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somerholter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Somerholter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Somerholter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Somerholter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somerholter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Somerholter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Somerholter. For the veterans among your Somerholter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somerholter lifespan?

Average Somerholter life expectancy in 1972 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somerholter 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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