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Sambets Family History

Sambets 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: Lambeth, Samet, Sabet, Ambers, Samberg, Sames, Stamets, Sammet

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Where is the Sambets family from?

You can see how Sambets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sambets family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambets's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sambets families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambets 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 33 census records available for the last name Sambets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambets 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sambets. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sambets. For the veterans among your Sambets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambets lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Sambets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sambets in 1968 was 60, and 82 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sambets 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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