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Samoa Family History

Samoa 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: Sama, Samora, Samsa, Samra, Simon, Sala, Sada, Samson, Amos, Salmon

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Where is the Samoa family from?

You can see how Samoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samoa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samoa family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samoa's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Samoa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samoa 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 251 census records available for the last name Samoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samoa 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Samoa. 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 41 military records available for the last name Samoa. For the veterans among your Samoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samoa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Samoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Samoa in 1974 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samoa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samoa 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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