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Somerford Family History

Somerford Surname Meaning

see Summerford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Somerford family from?

You can see how Somerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somerford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Somerford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Somerford families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Somerford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Somerford families in 1891.
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What did your Somerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Somerford. 87% of Somerford 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Somerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somerford 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Somerford. 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 129 military records available for the last name Somerford. For the veterans among your Somerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somerford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Somerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Somerford in 1965 was 51, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somerford 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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