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Samis Family History

Samis Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Samis family from?

You can see how Samis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Samis families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Samis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samis families in 1911.
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What did your Samis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Samis. 65% of Samis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samis women worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Samis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samis 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Samis. 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 506 military records available for the last name Samis. For the veterans among your Samis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Samis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Samis in 1957 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samis 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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