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Somogyi Family History

Somogyi Surname Meaning

Hungarian: habitational name for someone from Somogy County or one of several places so called.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Somogyi family from?

You can see how Somogyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somogyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Somogyi families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Somogyi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Somogyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somogyi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Somogyi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Somogyi. 31% of Somogyi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Somogyi women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Somogyi were Waiter and Teacher.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Chemist
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Somogyi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Somogyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somogyi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Somogyi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Somogyi. For the veterans among your Somogyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somogyi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Somogyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Somogyi in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somogyi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somogyi 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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