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Sommerstein Family History

Sommerstein 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: Hammerstein, Silberstein, Cooperstein, Himmelstein, Dobberstein

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Where is the Sommerstein family from?

You can see how Sommerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sommerstein families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sommerstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sommerstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sommerstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sommerstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Sommerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerstein 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Sommerstein. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sommerstein. For the veterans among your Sommerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sommerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sommerstein in 1966 was 72, and 62 in 2002.

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