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Samaris Family History

Samaris 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: Samarin, Samaras, Amari, Saari, Stamatis, Maris, Sarris, Madaris

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Where is the Samaris family from?

You can see how Samaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samaris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Samaris families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samaris's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Samaris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samaris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samaris ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Samaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samaris 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Samaris. 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 88 military records available for the last name Samaris. For the veterans among your Samaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samaris lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Samaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Samaris in 1974 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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