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Samish Family History

Samish 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: Samis, Smith, Beamish, Sami, Ramesh, Barish, Salis, Savich, Fabish

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Where is the Samish family from?

You can see how Samish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Samish families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Samish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Samish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samish. 50% of Samish men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Samish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samish 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Samish. 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 27 military records available for the last name Samish. For the veterans among your Samish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Samish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Samish in 1966 was 86, and 90 in 2003.

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