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Sommersette Family History

Sommersette 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: Summersett, Somerset, Sommerfeld, Sommerer, Sommerfeldt, Sommerville

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Where is the Sommersette family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sommersette 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 Sommersette ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Sommersette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Sommersette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommersette 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sommersette. 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 Sommersette. For the veterans among your Sommersette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommersette lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Sommersette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sommersette in 1983 was 33, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommersette 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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