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Somersby Family History

Somersby Surname Meaning

see Summersby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Somersby family from?

You can see how Somersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somersby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Somersby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Somersby families living in Berkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Somersby's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Somersby families in 1891.
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What did your Somersby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Somersby. 100% of Somersby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Somersby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somersby 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Somersby. 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 16 military records available for the last name Somersby. For the veterans among your Somersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somersby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somersby 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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