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Samoff Family History

Samoff 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: Sadoff, Shroff, Danoff, Stoff, Skoff, Samora, Janoff, Sarnoff, Schoff

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Where is the Samoff family from?

You can see how Samoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samoff families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Samoff's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Samoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samoff 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 91 census records available for the last name Samoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samoff 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Samoff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Samoff. For the veterans among your Samoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Samoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samoff in 1966 was 76, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samoff 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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