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Samuss Family History

Samuss 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: Samuel, Ramus, Sause, Samsa, Fauss, Amuso, Suss, Sames, Samis, Sammis

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Samuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samuss 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Samuss. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Samuss. For the veterans among your Samuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samuss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Samuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Samuss in 1974 was 70, and 89 in 1996.

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