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Samn Family History

Samn 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: Sama, Sami, Sam, Sain, Sann, San, Samp, Sams, Han, Son

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Where is the Samn family from?

You can see how Samn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Samn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Samn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Samn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Samn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samn 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 118 census records available for the last name Samn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samn 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Samn. 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 12 military records available for the last name Samn. For the veterans among your Samn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Samn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Samn in 1972 was 61, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samn 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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