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Samman Family History

Samman Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Syria): occupational name from sammān ‘butter-merchant’ from samn ‘butter’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Compare Samaan and Saman. Americanized form of North German Sammann.

English: variant of Salmon.

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


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Where is the Samman family from?

You can see how Samman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Samman families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samman families in 1911.
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What did your Samman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mathemfarm was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samman. 40% of Samman men worked as a Mathemfarm.

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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

  • Mathemfarm
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samman 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Samman. 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 122 military records available for the last name Samman. For the veterans among your Samman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Samman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Samman in 1973 was 65, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samman 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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