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Samori Family History

Samori 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: Samora, Mori, Amari, Amor, Saari, Sari, Samperi, Sami, Amory, Samarin

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Where is the Samori family from?

You can see how Samori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samori family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samori families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Samori family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Samori's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Samori families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samori surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samori. 100% of Samori women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Samori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Samori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samori 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Samori. 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 1 military records available for the last name Samori. For the veterans among your Samori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samori lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Samori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Samori in 1970 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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