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Sommerlain Family History

Sommerlain 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: Summerlin, Tomerlin, Tomberlin, Simmerman, Kemmerlin, Sumerlin

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Where is the Sommerlain family from?

You can see how Sommerlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerlain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sommerlain families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerlain's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sommerlain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerlain 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 3 census records available for the last name Sommerlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerlain 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 Sommerlain. 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 Sommerlain. For the veterans among your Sommerlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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