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Somer Family History

Somer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sommer.

English: variant of Summer.

Dutch: variant of Zomer.

See also Somers.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Somer family from?

You can see how Somer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Somer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Somer families living in Cheshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Somer's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Somer families in 1891.
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What did your Somer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Somer. 80% of Somer 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
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Somer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Somer. 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 Somer. For the veterans among your Somer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Somer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Somer in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somer 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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