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Samdan Family History

Samdan 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: Hamdan, Samaan, Damian, Sada, Samson, Madan, Safran, Sama, Sagan

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Where is the Samdan family from?

You can see how Samdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samdan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samdan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Samdan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samdan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samdan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samdan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samdan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Samdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samdan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Samdan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Samdan. For the veterans among your Samdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samdan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Samdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Samdan in 1990 was 67, and 64 in 1992.

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