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Samanas Family History

Samanas 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: Samaras, Manas, Salinas, Cabanas, Samano, Semans, Samara, Samaan

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Where is the Samanas family from?

You can see how Samanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samanas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samanas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Samanas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samanas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samanas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samanas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Samanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samanas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Samanas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Samanas. For the veterans among your Samanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samanas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Samanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Samanas in 1975 was 77, and 73 in 2000.

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