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Soomay Family History

Soomay 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: Sloman, Soma, Sloma, Soman, Somma, Soloway, Toomey, Sooy, Scoma

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Where is the Soomay family from?

You can see how Soomay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soomay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Soomay families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soomay's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Soomay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soomay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Soomay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soomay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Soomay. 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 Soomay. For the veterans among your Soomay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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