Welcome to the Somsen Foundation!
This website recently underwent a transformation (late 2025). We are still finetuning the content, so please check back soon. If you notice anything missing or have suggestions, feel free to let us know at info@somsen.org.
The Somsen Foundation is the central place for everyone with the surname Somsen or anyone connected to this family. Our mission is to keep the rich story of our family alive—from its oldest roots to its youngest branches.
On our website, you can explore the fascinating genealogy of the Somsen family. Discover the history, trace your ancestors, and see how the different branches of the family have evolved over time.
But our family is more than just history! We also bring people together by organizing joyful reunions, where young and old can meet, share stories, and create new memories.
Stay connected and keep up to date with all the latest news, events, and discoveries from our archives through our regular publications.
Explore the website and discover your place in the Somsen family!
Dive into History: The Genealogy of the Somsen Family
Where do we come from? Who were our ancestors? And how have the different branches of the Somsen family become connected through the centuries?
This section is the digital archive of the Somsen Foundation and invites you to explore in depth. Here you will find carefully collected, organized, and digitized research into the genealogy of our family.
Discover the earliest Somsen forefathers, follow their migrations across the country, and unravel your own family tree in detail. From records and historical documents to complete overviews, this information is invaluable for anyone who wants to learn more about their heritage.
Begin your search and discover your place in the rich history of the Somsen family!
Please note: Due to the nature of the data, you will need to log in with a username and password. These were shared with you in the email with which you received the latest Somsen Horizon (No. 37). You can also send us an email by clicking here requesting that we send you the login information. Please let us know a little more about the request.
Login to the Genealogy database
Strong Together, Happy Together!
Genealogy is about connection, and what could be more beautiful than experiencing that connection in person? The recent Somsen Family Reunions were absolute highlights for our foundation, where names and dates from the archives came to life. For those who attended, it was the perfect opportunity to meet that distant cousin, exchange family stories, and strengthen the bonds within our extended family.
View the pages from previous meetings here: (not all links on the reunion pages work properly, and some photos are missing)
2027: ?
2022: 5 – 7 August – Holland, Michigan, USA, read the announcement in Newsletter 19 and the report in Horizon 34.
The Somsen Horizon is your periodic update of everything happening within the Somsen Foundation and the family. Interim updates were shared via Newsletters.
Click here to access these Publications.