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Samak Family History

Samak 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, Salak, Simak, Samek, Sala, Sada, Barak, Sack, Sarah

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Where is the Samak family from?

You can see how Samak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Samak family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Samak's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Samak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samak 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 128 census records available for the last name Samak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samak 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Samak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Samak. For the veterans among your Samak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Samak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Samak in 1970 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samak 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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