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Samento Family History

Samento 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: Sarmento, Sarmiento, Santo, Samet, Mento, Armento, Ament, Samano

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Where is the Samento family from?

You can see how Samento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samento family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Samento families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Samento family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Samento's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Samento families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samento 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 46 census records available for the last name Samento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samento 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Samento. 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 7 military records available for the last name Samento. For the veterans among your Samento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samento lifespan?

Average Samento life expectancy in 1998 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samento 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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