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Somy Family History

Somy 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: Som, Soma, Sooy, Song, Son, Sok, So, Loy, Sol, Say

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Where is the Somy family from?

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

What did your Somy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Somy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Somy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somy 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Somy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Somy. For the veterans among your Somy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Somy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Somy in 1973 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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