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Sansam Family History

Sansam Surname Meaning

see Sampson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sansam family from?

You can see how Sansam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sansam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sansam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Sansam families living in Derbyshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sansam's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sansam families in 1891.
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What did your Sansam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sansam. 40% of Sansam men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sansam women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sansam were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sansam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sansam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sansam 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sansam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Sansam. For the veterans among your Sansam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sansam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sansam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sansam in 1965 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sansam 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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