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Samsey Family History

Samsey 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: Ramsey, Samsel, Sampey, Samson, Samuel, Massey, Sankey, Halsey, Amsel

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Where is the Samsey family from?

You can see how Samsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Samsey family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Samsey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Samsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsey 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 67 census records available for the last name Samsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Samsey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Samsey. For the veterans among your Samsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Samsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Samsey in 1977 was 78, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsey 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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