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Somovilla Family History

Somovilla 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: Sevilla, Somerville, Scoville, Scovill, Villa, Molla, Monville

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Where is the Somovilla family from?

You can see how Somovilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somovilla family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Somovilla families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Somovilla family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Somovilla's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Somovilla families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Somovilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somovilla 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Somovilla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Somovilla. For the veterans among your Somovilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somovilla lifespan?

Average Somovilla life expectancy in 2004 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somovilla 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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