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Samoian Family History

Samoian 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: Damian, Samora, Safian, Savoia, Samaan, Simonian, Simon, Adrian

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samoian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samoian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Samoian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samoian 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Samoian. 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 Samoian. For the veterans among your Samoian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samoian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Samoian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samoian in 1972 was 70, and 93 in 2000.

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