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Samachson Family History

Samachson 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: Samson, Sampson, Samuelson, Machon, Isaacson, Camacho, Samelson

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Where is the Samachson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samachson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samachson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samachson. 100% of Samachson women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Samachson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Samachson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samachson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Samachson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Samachson. For the veterans among your Samachson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samachson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Samachson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Samachson in 1972 was 92, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samachson 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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