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Somersett Family History

Somersett Name Meaning

see Somerset .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Somerset, Summersett, Dorsett, Somers, Sterett, Merrett, Sterrett

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Where is the Somersett family from?

You can see how Somersett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somersett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Somersett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Somersett families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Somersett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Somersett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somersett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Somersett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somersett. 100% of Somersett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Somersett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somersett 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Somersett. 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 159 military records available for the last name Somersett. For the veterans among your Somersett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somersett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Somersett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Somersett in 1967 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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