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Somatt Family History

Somatt 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: Mowatt, Smart, Soma, Soman, Matt, Spratt, Seratt, Boyatt, Suratt

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Where is the Somatt family from?

You can see how Somatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somatt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Somatt families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Somatt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Somatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somatt 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 14 census records available for the last name Somatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somatt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Somatt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Somatt. For the veterans among your Somatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somatt lifespan?

Average Somatt life expectancy in 1970 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somatt 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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