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Sommerkamp Family History

Sommerkamp 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: Overkamp, Osterkamp, Sommer, Sommerfeld, Oldenkamp, Bohnenkamp

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Where is the Sommerkamp family from?

You can see how Sommerkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommerkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sommerkamp families living in Missouri. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sommerkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sommerkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sommerkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sommerkamp. 100% of Sommerkamp men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Sommerkamp women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Sommerkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerkamp 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Sommerkamp. 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 214 military records available for the last name Sommerkamp. For the veterans among your Sommerkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerkamp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sommerkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sommerkamp in 1958 was 36, and 96 in 2004.

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