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Sammetinger Family History

Sammetinger 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: Schlesinger, Salinger, Almendinger, Selinger, Saenger, Hemminger

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Where is the Sammetinger family from?

You can see how Sammetinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammetinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sammetinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sammetinger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sammetinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sammetinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sammetinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sammetinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction Engineer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sammetinger. 100% of Sammetinger men worked as a Construction Engineer and 100% of Sammetinger women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Construction Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Sammetinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammetinger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sammetinger. 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 134 military records available for the last name Sammetinger. For the veterans among your Sammetinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammetinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sammetinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sammetinger in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

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