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Samaan Family History

Samaan Surname Meaning

Arabic (Levant and Egypt): most likely a variant of Samman ‘butter-merchant’.

Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Samaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samaan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samaan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Samaan families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Samaan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samaan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Samaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samaan 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Samaan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Samaan. For the veterans among your Samaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samaan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Samaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Samaan in 1978 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

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