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Sommerset Family History

Sommerset 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: Somerset, Sommerer, Summersett, Sommers, Sommer, Sommerfeld, Summers

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Where is the Sommerset family from?

You can see how Sommerset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommerset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sommerset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sommerset families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommerset's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sommerset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommerset 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 Sommerset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sommerset. 100% of Sommerset 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%

What Sommerset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Sommerset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommerset 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Sommerset. 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 76 military records available for the last name Sommerset. For the veterans among your Sommerset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommerset lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sommerset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sommerset in 1971 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sommerset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommerset 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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