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Somlinson Family History

Somlinson 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: Tomlinson, Tomkinson, Rollinson, Thomlinson, Collinson, Tumlinson

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Where is the Somlinson family from?

You can see how Somlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somlinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Somlinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Somlinson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Somlinson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Somlinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somlinson 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 Somlinson ancestors do for a living?

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

What Somlinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Somlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somlinson 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Somlinson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Somlinson. For the veterans among your Somlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somlinson lifespan?

Average Somlinson life expectancy in 1990 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somlinson 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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