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Samsonas Family History

Samsonas 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, Sammons, Samons, Parsons, Simmons, Sampson, Sagona, Ramson

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Where is the Samsonas family from?

You can see how Samsonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsonas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samsonas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samsonas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Samsonas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Samsonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsonas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Samsonas. 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 Samsonas. For the veterans among your Samsonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsonas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Samsonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Samsonas in 1976 was 88, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsonas 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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