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Szam Family History

Szam 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: Sham, Sam, Saam, Stam, Azam, Ham, Ram, Shan, Say, Shah

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Where is the Szam family from?

You can see how Szam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Szam families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Szam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Szam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szam ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Szam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szam 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Szam. 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 7 military records available for the last name Szam. For the veterans among your Szam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Szam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Szam in 1969 was 74, and 76 in 1990.

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