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Samyan Family History

Samyan 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: Samaan, Damian, Samson, Safran, Sama, Sagan, Salman, Payan, Aman

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Where is the Samyan family from?

You can see how Samyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samyan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Samyan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Samyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samyan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Samyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samyan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Samyan. 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 Samyan. For the veterans among your Samyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samyan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Samyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Samyan in 1961 was 55, and 84 in 1999.

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