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Samore Family History

Samore 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: Amore, Samora, Lamore, More, Amor, Savoie, Isadore, Shore, Barmore

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Where is the Samore family from?

You can see how Samore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samore families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Samore families living in Arkansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Samore's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Samore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samore ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Samore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samore 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Samore. 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 15 military records available for the last name Samore. For the veterans among your Samore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Samore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Samore in 1967 was 50, and 80 in 2002.

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