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Samansky Family History

Samansky 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: Stransky, Romansky, Umansky, Kaminsky, Slansky, Symanski, Kamensky

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Where is the Samansky family from?

You can see how Samansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Samansky families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Samansky's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Samansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Odd Jobs and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samansky. 34% of Samansky men worked as an Odd Jobs and 50% of Samansky women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samansky were Miner and Teacher. .

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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

  • Odd Jobs
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Samansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Samansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samansky 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Samansky. 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 128 military records available for the last name Samansky. For the veterans among your Samansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samansky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Samansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Samansky in 1958 was 41, and 62 in 2004.

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