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Samonsky Family History

Samonsky 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: Sadowsky, Kaminsky, Kamensky, Sadosky, Samons, Kaminski, Lansky

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Where is the Samonsky family from?

You can see how Samonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samonsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samonsky family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samonsky's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Samonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Samonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Samonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samonsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Samonsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Samonsky. For the veterans among your Samonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samonsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Samonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Samonsky in 1966 was 65, and 78 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samonsky 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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