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Someson Family History

Someson 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: Samson, Simeon, Sampson, Sorenson, Soisson, Simpson, Oveson, Okeson

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Where is the Someson family from?

You can see how Someson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Someson family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Someson family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Someson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Someson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Someson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Someson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Someson. 60% of Someson 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%
  • Butcher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Someson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Someson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Someson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Someson. For the veterans among your Someson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Someson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Someson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Someson in 1970 was 51, and 88 in 2002.

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