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Sommerwerck Family History

Sommerwerck 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: Sommerer, Sommerfeld, Hammerbeck, Sommerfeldt, Sommer, Overbeck

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Where is the Sommerwerck family from?

You can see how Sommerwerck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerwerck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sommerwerck family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sommerwerck's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sommerwerck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerwerck 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 61 census records available for the last name Sommerwerck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerwerck 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sommerwerck. 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 136 military records available for the last name Sommerwerck. For the veterans among your Sommerwerck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerwerck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sommerwerck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sommerwerck in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerwerck 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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