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Somle Family History

Somle 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: Sole, Soule, Soble, Sowle, Noble, Mole, Sol, Sommer, Sale, Bolle

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Where is the Somle family from?

You can see how Somle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Somle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somle family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Somle's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Somle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somle 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 Somle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somle. 100% of Somle men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Somle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Somle. 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 Somle. For the veterans among your Somle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somle 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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