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Saamanen Family History

Saamanen 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: Saarinen, Salminen, Hammann, Salman, Karmann, Salamanca, Yamane

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Where is the Saamanen family from?

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

What did your Saamanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saamanen. 100% of Saamanen men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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What Saamanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Saamanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saamanen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Saamanen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Saamanen. For the veterans among your Saamanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saamanen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Saamanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saamanen in 1970 was 62, and 72 in 1998.

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