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Samier Family History

Samier 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: Samper, Safier, Sayer, Summer, Sommer, Hamer, Spier, Lanier, Kamber

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Where is the Samier family from?

You can see how Samier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Samier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samier 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 Samier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Samier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Samier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samier 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Samier. 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 36 military records available for the last name Samier. For the veterans among your Samier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Samier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Samier in 1967 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samier 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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