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Samoisette Family History

Samoisette 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: Amonette, Simonette, Modisette, Morisette, Minette, Fisette, Bassette

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Where is the Samoisette family from?

You can see how Samoisette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samoisette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Samoisette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Samoisette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Samoisette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samoisette families in 1911.
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What did your Samoisette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Samoisette. 72% of Samoisette men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Samoisette women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samoisette were Menuisier and Employee. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    72%
  • Menuisier
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Employee
    50%
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What Samoisette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Samoisette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samoisette 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Samoisette. 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 98 military records available for the last name Samoisette. For the veterans among your Samoisette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samoisette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Samoisette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Samoisette in 1967 was 68, and 73 in 2000.

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