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Somersall Family History

Somersall 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, Overall, Somerset, Sumrall, Somers, Summerall, Somera

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Where is the Somersall family from?

You can see how Somersall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somersall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Somersall families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Somersall family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Somersall's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Somersall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somersall 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 Somersall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Somersall. 100% of Somersall 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Somersall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somersall 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Somersall. 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 80 military records available for the last name Somersall. For the veterans among your Somersall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somersall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Somersall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Somersall in 1967 was 73, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somersall 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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