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Somerby Family History

Somerby Name 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: Sowerby, Sorby, Overby, Pomeroy, Smeby, Somer, Somers, Somero, Somera

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Where is the Somerby family from?

You can see how Somerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somerby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Somerby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Somerby families living in Massachusetts. This was about 53% of all the recorded Somerby's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Somerby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somerby 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 Somerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somerby. 60% of Somerby men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Somerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somerby 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Somerby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 266 military records available for the last name Somerby. For the veterans among your Somerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somerby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Somerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Somerby in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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