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Somborn Family History

Somborn 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: Lamborn, Sambor, Ogborn, Seaborn, Sanborn, Sobon, Amborn, Oborn

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Where is the Somborn family from?

You can see how Somborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Somborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Somborn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Somborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Somborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somborn 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 149 census records available for the last name Somborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somborn 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Somborn. 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 57 military records available for the last name Somborn. For the veterans among your Somborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somborn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Somborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Somborn in 1965 was 70, and 99 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somborn 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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