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Sommie Family History

Sommie 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, Homme, Comrie, Somma, Sorlie, Sollie, Pommier, Sobie, Tomme

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Where is the Sommie family from?

You can see how Sommie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sommie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Sommie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sommie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Sommie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommie 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sommie. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sommie. For the veterans among your Sommie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommie lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Sommie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sommie in 1981 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommie 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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