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Sommerkorn Family History

Sommerkorn 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: Summerton, Summerford, Sommerer, Simmermon, Commerford, Summerson

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Where is the Sommerkorn family from?

You can see how Sommerkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerkorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommerkorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sommerkorn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerkorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sommerkorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Sommerkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerkorn 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sommerkorn. 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 110 military records available for the last name Sommerkorn. For the veterans among your Sommerkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerkorn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Sommerkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sommerkorn in 1970 was 61, and 43 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerkorn 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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