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Sommerman Family History

Sommerman 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: Simmerman, Timmerman, Sonderman, Immerman, Soderman, Ammerman

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Where is the Sommerman family from?

You can see how Sommerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sommerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Sommerman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sommerman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerman 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 Sommerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sommerman. 47% of Sommerman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sommerman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sommerman were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Owner
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Sommerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Sommerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerman 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Sommerman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Sommerman. For the veterans among your Sommerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sommerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sommerman in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sommerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerman 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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