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Samkin Family History

Samkin 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: Salkin, Simkin, Lamkin, Saeki, Sabin, Samson, Amin, Hankin, Savin

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Where is the Samkin family from?

You can see how Samkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Samkin family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Samkin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Samkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samkin 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 Samkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Samkin. 100% of Samkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Samkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Samkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samkin 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Samkin. 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 Samkin. For the veterans among your Samkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1974, in the United States, Samkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Samkin in 1969 was 47, and 59 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samkin 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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