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Somosa Family History

Somosa 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: Somoza, Simos, Sonoda, Soroka, Smola, Sobota, Soma, Somma, Samora

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Where is the Somosa family from?

You can see how Somosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somosa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Somosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Somosa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Somosa's in USA. California had the highest population of Somosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somosa 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 190 census records available for the last name Somosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somosa 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Somosa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Somosa. For the veterans among your Somosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somosa lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Somosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Somosa in 1982 was 82, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somosa 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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