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Samo Family History

Samo 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, Sato, Sano, Sami, Sam, Ramo, Mamo, Salo, Amo, Sako

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Where is the Samo family from?

You can see how Samo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Samo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Samo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samo. 43% of Samo men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Samo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samo were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Jornalero
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Chambermaid
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Samo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Samo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samo 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Samo. 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 650 military records available for the last name Samo. For the veterans among your Samo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Samo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samo in 1951 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samo 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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