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Somerlott Family History

Somerlott 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: Somerset, Melott, Somero, Mellott, Mcdermott, Skerritt, Pomerantz

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Where is the Somerlott family from?

You can see how Somerlott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somerlott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Somerlott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Somerlott family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Somerlott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Somerlott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somerlott 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 Somerlott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Coning were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Somerlott. 60% of Somerlott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Somerlott women worked as a Coning.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coning
    100%

What Somerlott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Somerlott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somerlott 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Somerlott. 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 68 military records available for the last name Somerlott. For the veterans among your Somerlott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somerlott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Somerlott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Somerlott in 1962 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somerlott 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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