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Samante Family History

Samante 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: Amante, Sante, Yamane, Savant, Bamonte, Galante, Samano, Salant

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Where is the Samante family from?

You can see how Samante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samante family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samante family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samante's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Samante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samante surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samante ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Samante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samante 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Samante. 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 14 military records available for the last name Samante. For the veterans among your Samante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samante lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Samante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Samante in 1971 was 72, and 60 in 1985.

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