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Somavilla Family History

Somavilla 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: Sevilla, Somerville, Saville, Bobadilla, Altavilla, Maravilla, Avilla

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Where is the Somavilla family from?

You can see how Somavilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somavilla family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Somavilla families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Somavilla's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Somavilla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somavilla 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 16 census records available for the last name Somavilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somavilla 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Somavilla. 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 7 military records available for the last name Somavilla. For the veterans among your Somavilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somavilla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Somavilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Somavilla in 1965 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somavilla 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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