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Sommi Family History

Sommi 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: Somma, Sommer, Som, Homme, Komm, Suomi, Sami, Soni, Soli, Soma

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sommi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sommi 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sommi. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sommi. For the veterans among your Sommi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sommi lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Sommi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sommi in 1975 was 73, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sommi 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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