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Samb Family History

Samb 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: Lamb, Sama, Salb, Sami, Sam, Sabb, Saab, Samp, Sams, Ham

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Where is the Samb family from?

You can see how Samb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Samb families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Samb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samb 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 Samb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samb. 26% of Samb men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Samb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samb were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Samb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Samb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samb 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Samb. 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 117 military records available for the last name Samb. For the veterans among your Samb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samb lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Samb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Samb in 1972 was 98, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samb 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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