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Samanie Family History

Samanie 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: Yamane, Samarin, Amante, Samano, Zamani, Samaniego, Marie, Saladin

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Where is the Samanie family from?

You can see how Samanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samanie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Samanie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Samanie families living in New Jersey. This was about 14% of all the recorded Samanie's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Samanie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samanie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samanie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samanie. 34% of Samanie men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Samanie women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Samanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samanie 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Samanie. 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 86 military records available for the last name Samanie. For the veterans among your Samanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samanie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Samanie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Samanie in 1967 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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