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Sameth Family History

Sameth 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: Samet, Nameth, Smith, Kamath, Seth, Lambeth, Ramesh, Saleh, Sabet

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Where is the Sameth family from?

You can see how Sameth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sameth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sameth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 6 Sameth families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sameth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sameth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sameth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sameth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sameth. 40% of Sameth men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Sameth women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Sameth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sameth 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Sameth. 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 220 military records available for the last name Sameth. For the veterans among your Sameth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sameth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sameth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sameth in 1960 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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