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Sammi Family History

Sammi 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: Sami, Salmi, Sammis, Samms, Lammi, Saeki, Ramm, Stamm, Hamm, Sama

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Where is the Sammi family from?

You can see how Sammi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sammi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sammi families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sammi's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sammi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sammi 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 190 census records available for the last name Sammi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammi 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sammi. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sammi. For the veterans among your Sammi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammi lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Sammi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sammi in 1971 was 70, and 81 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sammi 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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