Researching Harry Somers
Dig into the past of Harry Somers using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1014 people with the Somers surname? In that year Somers was ranked number 2579 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Harry means "Form of HAROLD. army-power" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Harry Somers on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Harry Somers in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Somers ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Harry Somers and the Somers Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Somers Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Somers family tree.
Search Parish Records for Harry Somers at Find My Past.
Check out for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Harry Somers using the FreeBMD database.
Study Genealogy Bank for Harry Somers records.
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Look at the LDS Database for records about Harry Somers.
Research the Somers surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Somers Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 2217 people with the Somers surname in the UK? Somers is now ranked number 2215 for popularity in the UK. |
Somers Genealogy Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Check out the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Harry Somers.
Study MyTrees for information on the Somers family and people looking to contact living Somers relations.
Investigate One Great Family for Somers records submitted by people who are already researching the Somers Family Tree.
Find Harry Somers from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Somers Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Somers surname using Genealogy.com forums .
| Did you know that there are currently 12153 people with the Somers surname in the USA? Somers is ranked number 153 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Somers Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Harry Somers. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Harry Somers
Harry Somers
Harry Stewart Somers, CC (September 11, 1925 – March 9, 1999) was one of the most influential and innovative contemporary Canadian composers of the past century. Possessing a charismatic attitude and rather dashing good-looks, as well as a genuine talent for his art, Somers earned the unofficial title of "Darling of Canadian Composition." A truly patriotic artist, Somers was engaged in many national projects over the course his lifetime. He was a founding member of the Canadian League of Composers (CLC) and as such, was involved in the formation of other Canadian music organizations, including the Canada Council for the Arts and the Canadian Music Centre. He frequently received commissions from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Source: Harry Somers, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Somers
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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