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Somyk Family History

Somyk 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: Sok, Som, Domek, Soma, Soman, Somma, Sock, Solak, Sooy, Somes

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Where is the Somyk family from?

You can see how Somyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somyk family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Somyk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Somyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somyk 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 54 census records available for the last name Somyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somyk 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Somyk. 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 46 military records available for the last name Somyk. For the veterans among your Somyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somyk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Somyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Somyk in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somyk 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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