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Somner Family History

Somner Surname Meaning

see Sumner.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Somner family from?

You can see how Somner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Somner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Somner families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Somner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Somner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somner 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 Somner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Somner. 100% of Somner men worked as a Gardener and 89% of Somner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Somner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Somner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somner 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Somner. 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 279 military records available for the last name Somner. For the veterans among your Somner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Somner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Somner in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somner 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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