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Samit Family History

Samit 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: Sami, Samet, Smit, Samis, Smith, Sabin, Amin, Savin, Sama, Satin

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Where is the Samit family from?

You can see how Samit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Samit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Samit families living in Leicestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Samit's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Samit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samit 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 Samit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samit. 60% of Samit men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Samit women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Lawyer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Samit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Samit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samit 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Samit. 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 126 military records available for the last name Samit. For the veterans among your Samit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Samit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Samit in 1965 was 66, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samit 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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