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Samney Family History

Samney 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: Sampey, Sidney, Radney, Samuel, Haney, Sankey, Arney, Adney, Ramsey

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Where is the Samney family from?

You can see how Samney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Samney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Samney families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Samney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Samney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samney 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 46 census records available for the last name Samney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Samney. 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 Samney. For the veterans among your Samney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samney 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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