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Samai Family History

Samai Surname 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: Sama, Sakai, Sami, Samad, Saeki, Sala, Sada, Sarah, Saad, Amari

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Where is the Samai family from?

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

There are 36 census records available for the last name Samai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samai 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Samai. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Samai. For the veterans among your Samai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samai lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Samai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Samai in 1989 was 76, and 44 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samai ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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