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Samuy Family History

Samuy 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: Saul, Say, Sama, Saxby, Samuel, Swamy, Sami, Hamby, Sandy, Samad

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Where is the Samuy family from?

You can see how Samuy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samuy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samuy family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samuy's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Samuy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samuy 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 6 census records available for the last name Samuy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samuy 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 Samuy. 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 Samuy. For the veterans among your Samuy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samuy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1980, in the United States, Samuy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Samuy in 1950 was 37, and 74 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samuy 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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