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Somkin Family History

Somkin 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: Simkin, Sonkin, Sorkin, Soskin, Botkin, Sorokin, Hoskin, Salkin

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Where is the Somkin family from?

You can see how Somkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somkin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Somkin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Somkin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Somkin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Somkin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somkin 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 99 census records available for the last name Somkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somkin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Somkin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Somkin. For the veterans among your Somkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somkin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Somkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Somkin in 1975 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somkin 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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