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Samne Family History

Samne 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: Sane, Sayne, Saine, Cane, Stone, Sang, Sale, Carne, Lane, Paine

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Where is the Samne family from?

You can see how Samne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Samne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Samne families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Samne's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Samne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samne 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 55 census records available for the last name Samne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samne 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Samne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Samne. For the veterans among your Samne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samne lifespan?

Average Samne life expectancy in 1977 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samne 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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