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Sommerich Family History

Sommerich 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: Hemmerich, Emmerich, Sommer, Simmering, Homrich, Sommerer, Sorich

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Where is the Sommerich family from?

You can see how Sommerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommerich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sommerich families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sommerich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sommerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerich 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 162 census records available for the last name Sommerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerich 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Sommerich. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sommerich. For the veterans among your Sommerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sommerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sommerich in 1963 was 40, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerich 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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