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Somlar Family History

Somlar 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: Solar, Omar, Sommer, Dollar, Soler, Semler, Soller, Sola, Pomar

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Where is the Somlar family from?

You can see how Somlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somlar family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Somlar family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Somlar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Somlar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somlar 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 16 census records available for the last name Somlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somlar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Somlar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Somlar. For the veterans among your Somlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somlar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Somlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Somlar in 1972 was 84, and 35 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somlar 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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