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Samaco Family History

Samaco 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: Samano, Sama, Amaro, Saracco, Sacco, Sabato, Samad, Amano, Sampaio

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Where is the Samaco family from?

You can see how Samaco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samaco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samaco family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samaco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samaco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samaco 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 Samaco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oper Son was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samaco. 100% of Samaco men worked as an Oper Son.

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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

  • Oper Son
    100%

What Samaco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Samaco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samaco 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 Samaco. 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 11 military records available for the last name Samaco. For the veterans among your Samaco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samaco lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Samaco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Samaco in 1978 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samaco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samaco 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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