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Sambach Family History

Sambach 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: Bambach, Wambach, Dambach, Shambach, Limbach, Harbach, Sandbach

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Where is the Sambach family from?

You can see how Sambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sambach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sambach family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambach's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sambach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambach 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 126 census records available for the last name Sambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambach 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sambach. 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 104 military records available for the last name Sambach. For the veterans among your Sambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sambach in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sambach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sambach 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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