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Somchey Family History

Somchey 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: Schey, Socher, Bouchey, Sommer, Kocher, Schei, Poche, Hanchey, Roche

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Where is the Somchey family from?

You can see how Somchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somchey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somchey family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Somchey's in USA. California had the highest population of Somchey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somchey 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 10 census records available for the last name Somchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somchey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Somchey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Somchey. For the veterans among your Somchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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