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Somoff Family History

Somoff 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: Soloff, Shroff, Stoloff, Rosoff, Stoff, Skoff, Boroff, Somoza, Rogoff

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Where is the Somoff family from?

You can see how Somoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Somoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Somoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Somoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somoff 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 34 census records available for the last name Somoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somoff 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Somoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Somoff. For the veterans among your Somoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Somoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Somoff in 1970 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somoff 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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