Somal Surname Meaning & Somal Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

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Where is the Somal family from?

You can see how Somal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Somal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Somal family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Somal's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Somal families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somal 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 Somal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Somal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somal 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Somal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Somal. For the veterans among your Somal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somal lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Somal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Somal in 1979 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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Somal Family History