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Samtey Family History

Samtey 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: Sampey, Samuel, Salter, Sankey, Ramsey, Santry, Sauter, Sante, Matey

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Where is the Samtey family from?

You can see how Samtey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samtey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Samtey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Samtey families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Samtey's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Samtey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Samtey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samtey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Samtey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Samtey. For the veterans among your Samtey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samtey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samtey

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