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Samstein Family History

Samstein 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: Zumstein, Stein, Austin, Samson, Kasten, Holstein, Ramsden, Satin

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Where is the Samstein family from?

You can see how Samstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samstein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Samstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Samstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Samstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samstein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samstein 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 Samstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samstein. 100% of Samstein men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Samstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Samstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samstein 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 Samstein. 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 Samstein. For the veterans among your Samstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samstein lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Samstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Samstein in 1984 was 88, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samstein 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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