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Samber Family History

Samber Surname Meaning

see Simper.

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


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Where is the Samber family from?

You can see how Samber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Samber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Samber families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Samber's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Samber families in 1911.
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What did your Samber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samber. 34% of Samber men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Samber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samber were Mechanic and Clerk Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Presser
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk Stenographer
    40%

What Samber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Samber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samber 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Samber. 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 168 military records available for the last name Samber. For the veterans among your Samber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Samber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Samber in 1964 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samber 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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