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Samia Family History

Samia Surname Meaning

Filipino: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Samia family from?

You can see how Samia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Samia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Samia families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samia families in 1911.
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What did your Samia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samia. 60% of Samia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samia women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Samia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Samia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samia 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Samia. 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 108 military records available for the last name Samia. For the veterans among your Samia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samia lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Samia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Samia in 1941 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samia 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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