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Samyn Family History

Samyn 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: Simon, Say, Sabin, Samson, Amin, Salmon, Savin, Sama, Satin, Kamen

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Where is the Samyn family from?

You can see how Samyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Samyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Samyn families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Samyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Samyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samyn 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 Samyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samyn. 53% of Samyn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samyn women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samyn 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Samyn. 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 66 military records available for the last name Samyn. For the veterans among your Samyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Samyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Samyn in 1966 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samyn 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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