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Sommersett Family History

Sommersett Surname Meaning

see Somerset.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sommersett family from?

You can see how Sommersett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommersett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommersett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Sommersett families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sommersett's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sommersett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Sommersett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommersett 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Sommersett. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sommersett. For the veterans among your Sommersett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommersett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Sommersett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sommersett in 1966 was 69, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommersett 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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