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Somsky Family History

Somsky 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: Slomski, Wolsky, Damsky, Polsky, Sorsby, Shumsky, Kofsky, Kolsky

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Where is the Somsky family from?

You can see how Somsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Somsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Somsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Somsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Somsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Somsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Somsky. 100% of Somsky men worked as a Miner and 100% of Somsky women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Somsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Somsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somsky 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Somsky. 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 84 military records available for the last name Somsky. For the veterans among your Somsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Somsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Somsky in 1966 was 90, and 85 in 2004.

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