This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Somnitz family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Somnitz Family History

Somnitz 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: Kemnitz, Bonitz, Schnitz, Smith, Stentz, Spitz, Bonito, Moritz, Soni

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Somnitz family from?

You can see how Somnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somnitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Somnitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Somnitz families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Somnitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Somnitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Somnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mach Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somnitz. 100% of Somnitz women worked as a Mach Operator.

View Census Data for Somnitz | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mach Operator
    100%

What Somnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Somnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somnitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Somnitz

Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Somnitz. 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.

View all Somnitz immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 993 military records available for the last name Somnitz. For the veterans among your Somnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Somnitz military records

You've only scratched the surface of Somnitz family history

Discover More

What is the average Somnitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Somnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Somnitz in 1965 was 87, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somnitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somnitz 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Somnitz family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial