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Samont Family History

Samont 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: Lamont, Samons, Simon, Samson, Salmon, Mont, Saint, Damon, Sagona

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Where is the Samont family from?

You can see how Samont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samont families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Samont families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Samont's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Samont families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samont 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 Samont ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samont. 100% of Samont men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Samont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samont 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Samont. 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 16 military records available for the last name Samont. For the veterans among your Samont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samont lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Samont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Samont in 1988 was 72, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samont 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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