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Samander Family History

Samander 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: Mander, Sealander, Sander, Selander, Santander, Swander, Stander

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Where is the Samander family from?

You can see how Samander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Samander families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Samander family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Samander's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Samander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samander 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 26 census records available for the last name Samander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samander 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 Samander. 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 13 military records available for the last name Samander. For the veterans among your Samander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samander lifespan?

Average Samander life expectancy in 1995 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samander 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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