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Samascott Family History

Samascott 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: Wainscott, Tapscott, Muscott, Arscott, Marcott, Samson, Prescott

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Samascott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samascott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Samascott. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Samascott. For the veterans among your Samascott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samascott lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Samascott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Samascott in 1975 was 64, and 97 in 2002.

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