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Samick Family History

Samick 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: Amick, Smick, Sack, Mick, Dimick, Senick, Fasick, Sami, Swick, Smock

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Where is the Samick family from?

You can see how Samick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Samick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Samick families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Samick's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Samick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samick 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 Samick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samick. 56% of Samick men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Samick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samick were Accountant and Sawing.

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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
    56%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Sawing
    23%

What Samick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samick 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Samick. 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 144 military records available for the last name Samick. For the veterans among your Samick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Samick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Samick in 1964 was 71, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samick 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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