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Samiof Family History

Samiof 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: Samson, Sami, Sambor, Savio, Sabio, Sapio, Samis, Sammon, Amiot

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Where is the Samiof family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samiof 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 Samiof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samiof. 100% of Samiof men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Samiof women worked as a Saleslady.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Samiof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Samiof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samiof 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Samiof. 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 18 military records available for the last name Samiof. For the veterans among your Samiof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samiof lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Samiof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Samiof in 1959 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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