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Saumers Family History

Saumers 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: Sauers, Salters, Sauter, Summers, Sauser, Baumer, Sauber, Sayers

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Where is the Saumers family from?

You can see how Saumers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saumers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saumers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Saumers families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saumers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saumers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Saumers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saumers 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Saumers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Saumers. For the veterans among your Saumers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saumers lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Saumers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saumers in 1989 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saumers 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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