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Sommeling Family History

Sommeling 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: Simmering, Schmeling, Simmelink, Meling, Kemmerling, Emmerling

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommeling 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 4 census records available for the last name Sommeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommeling 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Sommeling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Sommeling. For the veterans among your Sommeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommeling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Sommeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sommeling in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 1985.

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