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Samsky Family History

Samsky 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: Damsky, Samson, Barsky, Ramsey, Lansky, Lasky, Samsa, Dansky, Shumsky

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Where is the Samsky family from?

You can see how Samsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Samsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Samsky families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samsky's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Samsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Samsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samsky. 45% of Samsky men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Samsky women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Tailor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Samsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Samsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samsky 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Samsky. 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 76 military records available for the last name Samsky. For the veterans among your Samsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Samsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Samsky in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samsky 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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