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Samee Family History

Samee 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: Samet, Samec, Sames, Smee, Samel, Samek, Sayer, James, Sales, Sale

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Samee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samee 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Samee. 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 9 military records available for the last name Samee. For the veterans among your Samee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samee lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Samee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Samee in 2002 was 96, and 76 in 2004.

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