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Samara Family History

Samara Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from a personal name based on Arabic thamara ‘benefit gain’.

Catalan: unexplained.

American shortened form (and Greek feminine form denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Greek Samaras.

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


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Where is the Samara family from?

You can see how Samara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Samara family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samara's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Samara families in 1891.
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What did your Samara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samara. 32% of Samara men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Samara women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samara were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • House Wife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samara 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Samara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 269 military records available for the last name Samara. For the veterans among your Samara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samara lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Samara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Samara in 1943 was 25, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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