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Somerley Family History

Somerley 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: Moberley, Smedley, Homesley, Sherley, Somerset, Smelley, Oberley

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Where is the Somerley family from?

You can see how Somerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somerley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Somerley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Somerley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Somerley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Somerley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Somerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somerley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Somerley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Somerley. For the veterans among your Somerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somerley lifespan?

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