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Somosky Family History

Somosky 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: Potosky, Morosky, Polosky, Sokolsky, Sadosky, Comisky, Kolosky

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Where is the Somosky family from?

You can see how Somosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Somosky families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Somosky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Somosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Somosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Somosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Somosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somosky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Somosky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Somosky. For the veterans among your Somosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somosky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Somosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Somosky in 1972 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

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