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Sambleson Family History

Sambleson 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: Hambleton, Samelson, Tumbleson, Samson, Embleton, Sampson, Amberson

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Where is the Sambleson family from?

You can see how Sambleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambleson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sambleson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Sambleson families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Sambleson's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sambleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambleson 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 162 census records available for the last name Sambleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambleson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sambleson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sambleson. For the veterans among your Sambleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambleson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Sambleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sambleson in 1965 was 81, and 69 in 1981.

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