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Samack Family History

Samack 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: Smack, Slack, Sack, Sama, Haack, Mack, Stack, Womack, Baack, Cammack

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Where is the Samack family from?

You can see how Samack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samack family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samack's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Samack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samack ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Samack ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Samack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samack 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Samack. 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 9 military records available for the last name Samack. For the veterans among your Samack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Samack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Samack in 1965 was 77, and 94 in 1997.

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