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Somlyai Family History

Somlyai 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: Solar, Sola, Sollami, Soli, Soma, Soman, Somma, Soileau, Solly, Solan

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Where is the Somlyai family from?

You can see how Somlyai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somlyai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Somlyai family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Somlyai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Somlyai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somlyai 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 15 census records available for the last name Somlyai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somlyai 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Somlyai. 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 military records available for the last name Somlyai. For the veterans among your Somlyai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somlyai lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Somlyai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Somlyai in 1976 was 76, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somlyai 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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