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Samec Family History

Samec Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from samec ‘male’ (an animal) probably used as a nickname for a strong energetic man. Czech: possibly also from a pet form of the personal name Samuel . Slovenian: nickname for a loner or topographic name for someone who lived in a secluded spot from samec ‘loner solitary person’ also ‘bachelor’. Alternatively it may be from samec ‘male’ (an animal); compare Czech and Slovak name above.

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

Similar surnames: Samek, Samsa, Sames, Nemec, Samis, Samp, Game, Sage, Sales, Simic

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You can see how Samec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Samec families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Samec's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Samec families in 1880.

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Passenger Lists
There are 337 immigration records available for the last name Samec. 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 320 military records available for the last name Samec. For the veterans among your Samec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samec 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Samec. 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 320 military records available for the last name Samec. For the veterans among your Samec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Samec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Samec in 1962 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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