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Somar Family History

Somar 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: Omar, Solar, Pomar, Soma, Soman, Komar, Semar, Comar, Somer, Simar

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Where is the Somar family from?

You can see how Somar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Somar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Somar families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Somar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Somar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somar 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 173 census records available for the last name Somar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somar 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Somar. 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 66 military records available for the last name Somar. For the veterans among your Somar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Somar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Somar in 1965 was 73, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somar 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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