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Samana Family History

Samana 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: Samano, Samara, Samaha, Sama, Salama, Sagan, Kamara, Salata, Salman

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Where is the Samana family from?

You can see how Samana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Samana families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Samana family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samana's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samana 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 180 census records available for the last name Samana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samana 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Samana. 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 11 military records available for the last name Samana. For the veterans among your Samana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samana lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Samana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Samana in 1971 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samana 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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