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Samkoff Family History

Samkoff 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: Skoff, Sadoff, Sarnoff, Markoff, Wamhoff, Samson, Shroff, Koff

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Where is the Samkoff family from?

You can see how Samkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Samkoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Samkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samkoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Samkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samkoff 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Samkoff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Samkoff. For the veterans among your Samkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samkoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Samkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Samkoff in 1965 was 72, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samkoff 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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