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Samsam Family History

Samsam 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: Samsa, Samson, Salaam, Sama, Balsam, Samad, Saam, Saksa, Samra

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Where is the Samsam family from?

You can see how Samsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsam family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Samsam family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samsam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samsam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsam 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 23 census records available for the last name Samsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsam 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 Samsam. 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 3 military records available for the last name Samsam. For the veterans among your Samsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsam lifespan?

Average Samsam life expectancy in 1996 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsam 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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