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Somnier Family History

Somnier 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: Sonnier, Sonier, Sommer, Soulier, Stonier, Spanier, Dompier, Domeier

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Where is the Somnier family from?

You can see how Somnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somnier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Somnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Somnier families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Somnier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Somnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somnier 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 56 census records available for the last name Somnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somnier 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Somnier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Somnier. For the veterans among your Somnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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