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Szamet Family History

Szamet 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: Samet, Zimet, Sabet, Szarek, Gamet, Samec, Stamer, Sames, Shames

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Where is the Szamet family from?

You can see how Szamet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szamet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szamet family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Szamet's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Szamet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szamet 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 53 census records available for the last name Szamet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szamet 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Szamet. 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 26 military records available for the last name Szamet. For the veterans among your Szamet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szamet lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Szamet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Szamet in 1970 was 62, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szamet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szamet 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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