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Saame Family History

Saame 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: Saam, Saade, Salame, Sale, Stamm, Savage, Saad, Kaake, Saar, Sama

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Where is the Saame family from?

You can see how Saame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saame family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Saame families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Saame's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saame families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saame 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 47 census records available for the last name Saame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saame 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Saame. 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 40 military records available for the last name Saame. For the veterans among your Saame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saame lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Saame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Saame in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saame

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saame 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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