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Saams Family History

Saams 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: Shams, Saam, Saas, Samms, Sams, Sales, Sachs, Stamm, Faas, Sas

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Where is the Saams family from?

You can see how Saams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saams family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Saams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Saams families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Saams's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saams 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 Saams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saams. 50% of Saams men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Saams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Saams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saams 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Saams. 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 32 military records available for the last name Saams. For the veterans among your Saams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saams lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Saams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saams in 1946 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saams

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saams 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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