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Somlay Family History

Somlay 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, Sola, Slay, Soma, Soman, Somma, Solly, Comley, Solan, Boulay

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Where is the Somlay family from?

You can see how Somlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Somlay families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Somlay families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Somlay's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Somlay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somlay 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 24 census records available for the last name Somlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somlay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Somlay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Somlay. For the veterans among your Somlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somlay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Somlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Somlay in 1969 was 67, and 70 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somlay 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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