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Samartin Family History

Samartin 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, Martin, Sartin, Mcmartin, San Martin, Sammartino, Demartin

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Where is the Samartin family from?

You can see how Samartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samartin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samartin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Samartin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Samartin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Samartin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samartin 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 110 census records available for the last name Samartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samartin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Samartin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Samartin. For the veterans among your Samartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samartin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Samartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Samartin in 1960 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samartin 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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