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Samonas Family History

Samonas 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: Samons, Sagona, Samora, Salinas, Samaras, Simonis, Savona, Simons

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Where is the Samonas family from?

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

What did your Samonas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Samonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samonas 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Samonas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Samonas. For the veterans among your Samonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samonas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Samonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Samonas in 1967 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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