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Sohmers Family History

Sohmers Name 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: Sohmer, Somers, Sommers, Sommer, Ohmer, Summers, Somes, Rohmer, Somer

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Where is the Sohmers family from?

You can see how Sohmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohmers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sohmers families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sohmers's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sohmers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohmers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sohmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Linotype Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sohmers. 100% of Sohmers men worked as a Linotype Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Linotype Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Sohmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohmers 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sohmers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Sohmers. For the veterans among your Sohmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohmers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sohmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sohmers in 1968 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

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