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Somei Family History

Somei 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: Somes, Somer, Tomei, Sommer, Mei, Homer, Som, Comer, Romeo, Schei

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Where is the Somei family from?

You can see how Somei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somei family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Somei's in USA. California had the highest population of Somei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somei 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 Somei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somei 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Somei. 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 military records available for the last name Somei. For the veterans among your Somei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somei lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somei 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somei

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