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Saumur Family History

Saumur 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: Sauter, Saum, Sauser, Baumer, Saur, Sauber, Sauer, Laumer, Gaumer

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Where is the Saumur family from?

You can see how Saumur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saumur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saumur family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Saumur's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Saumur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saumur 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 Saumur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saumur. 60% of Saumur men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

What Saumur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saumur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saumur 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 Saumur. 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 23 military records available for the last name Saumur. For the veterans among your Saumur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saumur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Saumur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saumur in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saumur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saumur 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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