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Sambell Family History

Sambell Surname Meaning

A variant of Samuel with an intrusive /b/ though Samuel is absent as a given name in medieval records from Cornwall.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sambell family from?

You can see how Sambell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sambell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Sambell family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sambell families in 1911.
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What did your Sambell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Driver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sambell. 50% of Sambell men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Sambell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sambell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambell 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Sambell. 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 99 military records available for the last name Sambell. For the veterans among your Sambell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Sambell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sambell in 1981 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sambell 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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