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Samiter Family History

Samiter 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: Hamiter, Salter, Sauter, Samper, Amster, Sater, Kaminer, Santer

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Where is the Samiter family from?

You can see how Samiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samiter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samiter family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Samiter's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Samiter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Samiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samiter 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Samiter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Samiter. For the veterans among your Samiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samiter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Samiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Samiter in 1965 was 66, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samiter 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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