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Samskey Family History

Samskey 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: Sankey, Ramsey, Damsky, Askey, Kaskey, Taskey, Caskey, Paskey, Gaskey

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Where is the Samskey family from?

You can see how Samskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samskey families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Samskey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Samskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samskey. 100% of Samskey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Samskey women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Samskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samskey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Samskey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Samskey. For the veterans among your Samskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samskey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Samskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Samskey in 1970 was 56, and 76 in 1992.

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