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Samanek Family History

Samanek 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: Simanek, Yamane, Kahanek, Tomanek, Safranek, Samano, Stanek, Baranek

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Where is the Samanek family from?

You can see how Samanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samanek family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Samanek's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Samanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Samanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samanek 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Samanek. 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 75 military records available for the last name Samanek. For the veterans among your Samanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samanek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Samanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Samanek in 1968 was 80, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samanek 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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