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Soomes Family History

Soomes 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: Somes, Coomes, Sommer, Holmes, Woomer, Tomes, Soltes, Loomis, Coomer

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Where is the Soomes family from?

You can see how Soomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soomes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Soomes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Soomes families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Soomes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soomes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soomes 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 95 census records available for the last name Soomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soomes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Soomes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Soomes. For the veterans among your Soomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soomes lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Soomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Soomes in 1995 was 75, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soomes 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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