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Sompell Family History

Sompell 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: Poppell, Sorrell, Simrell, Spell, Sumrell, Sorell, Sowell, Romrell

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Where is the Sompell family from?

You can see how Sompell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sompell family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Sompell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Sompell family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sompell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sompell families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Sompell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Sompell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sompell in 1975 was 76, and 56 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sompell 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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