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Somit Family History

Somit 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: Smit, Smith, Som, Solis, Suit, Suomi, Sami, Soni, Soli, Soma

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Where is the Somit family from?

You can see how Somit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Somit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Somit family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Somit's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Somit families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somit 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 90 census records available for the last name Somit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somit 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Somit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Somit. For the veterans among your Somit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somit 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somit

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