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Samaras Name Meaning

Greek: occupational name for a saddler from samari ‘pack saddle’ (classical Greek sagmarion) + the occupational ending -as.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karras, Tomaras, Maheras, Samara, Camara, Maras, Samarin, Madaras

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Where is the Samaras family from?

You can see how Samaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samaras family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Samaras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Samaras families living in Massachusetts. This was about 11% of all the recorded Samaras's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Samaras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samaras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samaras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samaras. 25% of Samaras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samaras women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samaras 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Samaras. 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 534 military records available for the last name Samaras. For the veterans among your Samaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samaras lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Samaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Samaras in 1956 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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