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Somas Family History

Somas 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: Soma, Soman, Lomas, Somes, Tomas, Comas, Psomas, Simas, Romas, Domas

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Where is the Somas family from?

You can see how Somas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Somas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Somas families living in Derbyshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Somas's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Somas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somas 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 Somas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Somas. 100% of Somas 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%

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Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Somas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somas 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Somas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Somas. For the veterans among your Somas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Somas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Somas in 1964 was 68, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somas 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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