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Samofsky Family History

Samofsky 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: Sadowsky, Yanofsky, Janofsky, Sadosky, Sadowski, Borofsky, Javorsky

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Where is the Samofsky family from?

You can see how Samofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samofsky family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Samofsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Samofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Samofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samofsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Samofsky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Samofsky. For the veterans among your Samofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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