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Saminer Family History

Saminer 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: Kaminer, Salinger, Miner, Samper, Steiner, Hamner, Wainer, Hamiter

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Where is the Saminer family from?

You can see how Saminer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saminer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Saminer families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Saminer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Saminer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Saminer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saminer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Saminer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Saminer. For the veterans among your Saminer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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