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Samen Family History

Samen 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: Kamen, Samet, Samec, Sagen, Sames, Amen, Samel, Samek, Salmen, Sayen

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Where is the Samen family from?

You can see how Samen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Samen families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Samen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samen. 39% of Samen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samen women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Samen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samen 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Samen. 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 916 military records available for the last name Samen. For the veterans among your Samen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Samen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Samen in 1963 was 67, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samen 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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