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Somm Family History

Somm 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: Som, Komm, Soma, Somma, Romm, Simm, Sohm, Domm, Gomm, Song

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Where is the Somm family from?

You can see how Somm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Somm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Somm family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Somm's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Somm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Somm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somm. 50% of Somm men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Somm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Somm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somm 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Somm. 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 26 military records available for the last name Somm. For the veterans among your Somm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somm lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Somm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Somm in 1968 was 72, and 68 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somm 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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