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Samble Family History

Samble 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: Sable, Amble, Gamble, Sample, Wamble, Sale, Kemble, Cable, Gable

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Where is the Samble family from?

You can see how Samble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Samble families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Samble families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Samble's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samble families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samble 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 Samble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samble. 32% of Samble men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Samble women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samble were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    15%

What Samble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Samble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samble 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Samble. 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 112 military records available for the last name Samble. For the veterans among your Samble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samble lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Samble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Samble in 1967 was 43, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samble 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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