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Samanen Family History

Samanen 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: Yamane, Samarin, Salonen, Hamann, Samano, Samaan, Simanek, Salminen

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Where is the Samanen family from?

You can see how Samanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samanen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samanen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Samanen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samanen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Samanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samanen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Samanen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Samanen. For the veterans among your Samanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samanen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Samanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Samanen in 1968 was 93, and 86 in 2000.

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