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Samse Family History

Samse 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: Sasse, Sause, Samsa, Sams, Samsel, Halse, Sale, Samson, Hase, Masse

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Where is the Samse family from?

You can see how Samse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Samse families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Samse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samse 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 Samse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samse. 60% of Samse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samse women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Samse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Samse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samse 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Samse. 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 52 military records available for the last name Samse. For the veterans among your Samse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samse lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Samse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Samse in 1949 was 50, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samse 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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