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Somppi Family History

Somppi 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: Sopp, Pompei, Toppi, Seppi, Coppi, Zoppi, Soppe, Kopp, Sommer, Som

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Where is the Somppi family from?

You can see how Somppi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somppi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Somppi families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Somppi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Somppi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somppi 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 Somppi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Somppi. 39% of Somppi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Somppi women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Somppi were Boiler Maker and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Seaman
    12%
  • Boiler Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Somppi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Somppi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somppi 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Somppi. 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 133 military records available for the last name Somppi. For the veterans among your Somppi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somppi lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Somppi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Somppi in 1956 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somppi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somppi 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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