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Sommella Family History

Sommella 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: Formella, Comella, Sommer, Stella, Portella, Sella, Scammell, Ramella

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Where is the Sommella family from?

You can see how Sommella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sommella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sommella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sommella families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sommella's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sommella families in 1891.
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What did your Sommella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sommella. 100% of Sommella men worked as a Peddler and 60% of Sommella women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Peddler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Sommella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Sommella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommella 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Sommella. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sommella. For the veterans among your Sommella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sommella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sommella in 1965 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommella 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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