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Somp Family History

Somp 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: Som, Komp, Sopp, Soma, Sump, Romp, Comp, Samp, Song, Son

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Where is the Somp family from?

You can see how Somp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Somp families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Somp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Somp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somp 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 119 census records available for the last name Somp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somp 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Somp. 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 Somp. For the veterans among your Somp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Somp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Somp in 1968 was 94, and 37 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somp 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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