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Somma Family History

Somma Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Somma notably Somma Vesuviana in Naples province from somma sommo ‘high point place above’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Somma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Somma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Somma families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Somma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Somma families in 1891.
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What did your Somma ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Somma. 100% of Somma 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Somma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somma 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Somma. 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 Somma. For the veterans among your Somma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somma lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Somma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Somma in 1949 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somma 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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