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Sommewille Family History

Sommewille 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: Sommerville, Somerville, Summerville, Sommerfeld, Summerhill

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Where is the Sommewille family from?

You can see how Sommewille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommewille family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Sommewille families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Sommewille families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommewille's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Sommewille families in 1851.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Sommewille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommewille 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sommewille. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sommewille. For the veterans among your Sommewille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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