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Samach Family History

Samach Name 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: Mach, Sarah, Sama, Kamath, Gamache, Salah, Schach, Samad, Stach

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Where is the Samach family from?

You can see how Samach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Samach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Samach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samach. 100% of Samach men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Samach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samach 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Samach. 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 19 military records available for the last name Samach. For the veterans among your Samach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samach lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Samach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Samach in 1973 was 83, and 89 in 1998.

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