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Samarian Family History

Samarian 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: Samarin, Kazarian, Sahagian, Azarian, Samaras, Marian, Savaria

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Where is the Samarian family from?

You can see how Samarian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samarian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samarian family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samarian's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Samarian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samarian 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 56 census records available for the last name Samarian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samarian 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Samarian. 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 18 military records available for the last name Samarian. For the veterans among your Samarian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samarian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Samarian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samarian in 1977 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samarian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samarian 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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