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Somor Family History

Somor 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: Somer, Simon, Omar, Sommer, Homer, Som, Comer, Amor, Solar, Simos

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Where is the Somor family from?

You can see how Somor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Somor families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Somor families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Somor's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Somor families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somor 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 80 census records available for the last name Somor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somor 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Somor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Somor. For the veterans among your Somor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somor lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Somor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Somor in 1976 was 75, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somor 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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