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Somerrill Family History

Somerrill 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: Somerville, Merrill, Sherrill, Summerhill, Sorrell, Perrill, Sherrell

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Where is the Somerrill family from?

You can see how Somerrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somerrill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somerrill family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Somerrill's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Somerrill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somerrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Somerrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somerrill 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 immigration records available for the last name Somerrill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Somerrill. For the veterans among your Somerrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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