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Somay Family History

Somay 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, Smay, May, Omar, Say, Som, Roman, Sama, Oman

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Somay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Somay. 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 28 military records available for the last name Somay. For the veterans among your Somay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Somay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Somay in 1970 was 56, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somay 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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