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Samty Family History

Samty 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: Santy, Say, Sama, Saxby, Harty, Sato, Swamy, Santry, Hasty, Sante

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Where is the Samty family from?

You can see how Samty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Samty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Samty families living in Norfolk. This was about 94% of all the recorded Samty's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Samty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Samty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samty 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Samty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Samty. For the veterans among your Samty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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