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Somon Family History

Somon 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: Simon, Soman, Solon, Sobon, Semon, Symon, Soon, Momon, Son, Samson

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Where is the Somon family from?

You can see how Somon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Somon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Somon family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Somon's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Somon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somon 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 Somon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somon. 42% of Somon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

What Somon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Somon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somon 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Somon. 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 37 military records available for the last name Somon. For the veterans among your Somon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Somon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Somon in 1964 was 50, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Somon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somon 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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