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Samonek Family History

Samonek 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: Salonen, Simonet, Smolek, Salopek, Sapone, Simunek, Damone, Salone

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Where is the Samonek family from?

You can see how Samonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samonek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samonek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samonek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Samonek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samonek 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 Samonek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samonek. 100% of Samonek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Samonek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Samonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samonek 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 Samonek. 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 79 military records available for the last name Samonek. For the veterans among your Samonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samonek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Samonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samonek in 1967 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samonek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samonek 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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