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Samrow Family History

Samrow 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: Damrow, Semrow, Sumrow, Barrow, Samson, Carrow, Arrow, Harrow, Yarrow

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Where is the Samrow family from?

You can see how Samrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samrow family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samrow's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Samrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samrow 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 158 census records available for the last name Samrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samrow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Samrow. 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 Samrow. For the veterans among your Samrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samrow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Samrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Samrow in 1967 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samrow 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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