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Somen Family History

Somen 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: Soden, Domen, Soman, Homen, Somes, Somer, Soren, Somsen, Lomen, Son

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Where is the Somen family from?

You can see how Somen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Somen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Somen families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Somen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Somen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somen 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 Somen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Thurding were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Somen. 34% of Somen men worked as a Pressman and 50% of Somen women worked as a Thurding. Some less common occupations for Americans named Somen were Proprietor and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pressman
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Thurding
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Somen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Somen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somen 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Somen. 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 83 military records available for the last name Somen. For the veterans among your Somen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Somen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Somen in 1964 was 79, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somen 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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