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Samonski Family History

Samonski 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: Kaminski, Sadowski, Samborski, Suminski, Zamorski, Sakowski, Symanski

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Where is the Samonski family from?

You can see how Samonski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samonski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samonski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Samonski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Samonski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samonski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samonski 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 146 census records available for the last name Samonski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samonski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Samonski. 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 49 military records available for the last name Samonski. For the veterans among your Samonski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samonski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Samonski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Samonski in 1960 was 52, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samonski 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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