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Soms Family History

Soms 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: Som, Soma, Syms, Somes, Ooms, Soss, Soos, Toms, Sons, Sams

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Where is the Soms family from?

You can see how Soms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Soms family living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Soms's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Soms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soms 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 Soms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soms. 100% of Soms 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soms 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Soms. 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 311 military records available for the last name Soms. For the veterans among your Soms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soms lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Soms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Soms in 1984 was 82, and 67 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soms

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soms 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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