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Samonte Family History

Samonte Surname Meaning

Filipino: probably a topographic name from Spanish monte ‘mountain’ + the Filipino locative prefix sa- which may be interpreted as ‘at’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Samonte family from?

You can see how Samonte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samonte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samonte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Samonte families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Samonte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samonte families in 1911.
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What did your Samonte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samonte. 42% of Samonte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samonte women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waiter
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Samonte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samonte 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Samonte. 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 133 military records available for the last name Samonte. For the veterans among your Samonte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samonte lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Samonte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Samonte in 1942 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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