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Samstag Family History

Samstag 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: Ramstad, Samsa, Samson, Sama, Sonntag, Salata, Balstad, Gaustad

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Where is the Samstag family from?

You can see how Samstag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samstag family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Samstag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Samstag families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Samstag's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Samstag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samstag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Samstag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samstag. 67% of Samstag men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Samstag women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samstag were Broker and Office Worker. .

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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
    67%
  • Broker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Office Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Samstag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samstag 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Samstag. 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 366 military records available for the last name Samstag. For the veterans among your Samstag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samstag lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Samstag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Samstag in 1962 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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