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Some Family History

Some 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: Som, Sole, Tome, Sone, Soma, Dome, Rome, Somes, Somer, Syme

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Where is the Some family from?

You can see how Some families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Some family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Some families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Some families living in Sussex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Some's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Some families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Some 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 Some ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Some. 100% of Some 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 900 census records available for the last name Some. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Some 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Some. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Some. For the veterans among your Some ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Some lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Some life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Some in 1968 was 73, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Some 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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