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Samano Family History

Samano Surname Meaning

Spanish (Sámano): habitational name from Sámano near Castro Urdiales in Cantabria a placename possibly of Basque origin.

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


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Where is the Samano family from?

You can see how Samano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Samano families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samano's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Samano families in 1911.
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What did your Samano ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samano 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Samano. 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 220 military records available for the last name Samano. For the veterans among your Samano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Samano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samano in 1966 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samano 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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