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Samz Family History

Samz 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: Sama, Sami, Sam, Satz, Salz, Sanz, Saez, Samp, Saiz, Sams

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Where is the Samz family from?

You can see how Samz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Samz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Samz families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Samz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samz. 42% of Samz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samz women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Samz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samz 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Samz. 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 88 military records available for the last name Samz. For the veterans among your Samz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Samz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Samz in 1956 was 51, and 100 in 2004.

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