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Samato Family History

Samato 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: Sabato, Samano, Amato, Asato, Sama, Kamath, Amaro, Mato, Sato, Sabat

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Where is the Samato family from?

You can see how Samato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samato families living in Alaska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Samato's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Samato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samato. 100% of Samato men worked as a School Teacher. .

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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

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Samato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samato 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Samato. 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 5 military records available for the last name Samato. For the veterans among your Samato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samato lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Samato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Samato in 1965 was 35, and 77 in 1992.

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