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Somson Family History

Somson 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: Samson, Simson, Tomson, Somsen, Simon, Simeon, Sibson, Sampson, Sison

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Where is the Somson family from?

You can see how Somson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Somson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Somson families living in Angus. This was about 22% of all the recorded Somson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Somson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somson 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 Somson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Somson. 67% of Somson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Somson women worked as a 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Somson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Somson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somson 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Somson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Somson. For the veterans among your Somson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Somson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Somson in 1970 was 70, and 70 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somson 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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