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Samans Family History

Samans 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, Semans, Salmans, Samons, Seamans, Sama, Damas, Salas, Sagan

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Where is the Samans family from?

You can see how Samans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Samans families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Samans families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samans's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samans families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Samans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samans 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Samans. 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 27 military records available for the last name Samans. For the veterans among your Samans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Samans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Samans in 1967 was 61, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samans 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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