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Samsa Family History

Samsa Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: probably from a short form of the Biblical personal name Samson.

Hungarian; Czech (Šamša): from a pet form of the personal name Samuel (Hungarian Sámuel).

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


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Where is the Samsa family from?

You can see how Samsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Samsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Samsa family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samsa's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Samsa families in 1911.
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What did your Samsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samsa. 63% of Samsa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samsa women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    63%
  • Carpenter
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsa 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Samsa. 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 234 military records available for the last name Samsa. For the veterans among your Samsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsa lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Samsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Samsa in 1950 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsa 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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