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Samso Family History

Samso 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: Samson, Sasso, Samsa, Sams, Saso, Tasso, Sas, Sando, Sama, Raso

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Where is the Samso family from?

You can see how Samso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samso family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Samso families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Samso families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Samso's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Samso families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samso 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 104 census records available for the last name Samso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samso 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Samso. 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 45 military records available for the last name Samso. For the veterans among your Samso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samso lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Samso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Samso in 1969 was 77, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samso 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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