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Samoda Family History

Samoda 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: Samora, Sada, Sama, Sonoda, Jagoda, Sagona, Smola, Yamada, Sawada

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Where is the Samoda family from?

You can see how Samoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samoda family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samoda's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Samoda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samoda 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 53 census records available for the last name Samoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samoda 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Samoda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Samoda. For the veterans among your Samoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samoda lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Samoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Samoda in 1973 was 70, and 58 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samoda 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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