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Samard Family History

Samard 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: Samad, Savard, Simard, Samara, Hazard, Seward, Saad, Amari, Saar

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Where is the Samard family from?

You can see how Samard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samard family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Samard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Samard families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samard 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 Samard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samard. 100% of Samard 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
    100%

What Samard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Samard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samard 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Samard. 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 54 military records available for the last name Samard. For the veterans among your Samard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Samard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Samard in 1975 was 74, and 71 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samard 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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