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Samaj Family History

Samaj 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: Sama, Samad, Sala, Sada, Sarah, Saad, Saar, Sakai, Damas, Safar

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Where is the Samaj family from?

You can see how Samaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samaj family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Samaj's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Samaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samaj 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 Samaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samaj. 100% of Samaj men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Samaj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Samaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samaj 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Samaj. 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 Samaj. For the veterans among your Samaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samaj lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Samaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Samaj in 1956 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samaj 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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