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Sommes Family History

Sommes 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: Sommer, Somes, Sommers, Hommes, Symmes, Semmes, Summer, Homme, Holmes

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Where is the Sommes family from?

You can see how Sommes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sommes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sommes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sommes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sommes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommes 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 307 census records available for the last name Sommes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommes 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Sommes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sommes. For the veterans among your Sommes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommes lifespan?

Average Sommes life expectancy in 1973 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommes 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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