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Samcoe Family History

Samcoe 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: Simcoe, Samson, Saccone, Sacco, Sacre, Sambor, Sample, Salce, Lacoe

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Where is the Samcoe family from?

You can see how Samcoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samcoe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samcoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Samcoe family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Samcoe's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Samcoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samcoe 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 104 census records available for the last name Samcoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samcoe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Samcoe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Samcoe. For the veterans among your Samcoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samcoe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Samcoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Samcoe in 1967 was 60, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samcoe 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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