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Samuray Family History

Samuray 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: Tamura, Sakurai, Samora, Saturday, Samaras, Samra, Samara, Mura

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samuray 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 Samuray ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Samuray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samuray 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 Samuray. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Samuray. For the veterans among your Samuray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samuray lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Samuray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Samuray in 1972 was 65, and 77 in 1978.

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