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Samitz Family History

Samitz 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: Damitz, Savitz, Smith, Spitz, Sami, Saito, Kanitz, Samet, Sitz, Seitz

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Where is the Samitz family from?

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

What did your Samitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Samitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samitz 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Samitz. 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 33 military records available for the last name Samitz. For the veterans among your Samitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Samitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Samitz in 1965 was 46, and 90 in 2003.

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