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Samocki Family History

Samocki Surname 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: Smock, Sawicki, Stocki, Skrocki, Jarocki, Sadoski, Saeki, Stock, Mock

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Where is the Samocki family from?

You can see how Samocki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samocki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Samocki families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Samocki's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Samocki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samocki 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 Samocki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samocki. 43% of Samocki men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Solderer
    29%

What Samocki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Samocki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samocki 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Samocki. 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 28 military records available for the last name Samocki. For the veterans among your Samocki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samocki lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Samocki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Samocki in 1961 was 42, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samocki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samocki 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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