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Somper Family History

Somper 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: Sommer, Semper, Samper, Soper, Pomper, Somer, Simper, Shomper, Cooper

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Where is the Somper family from?

You can see how Somper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Somper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Somper families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Somper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Somper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Somper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Somper. 100% of Somper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Somper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Somper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somper 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Somper. 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 Somper. For the veterans among your Somper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Somper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Somper in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somper 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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