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Sambra Family History

Sambra 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: Cambra, Samora, Samra, Samara, Sama, Tamura, Kamara, Camara, Namba

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Where is the Sambra family from?

You can see how Sambra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sambra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Sambra families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Sambra family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sambra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sambra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sambra 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 96 census records available for the last name Sambra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sambra 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sambra. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sambra. For the veterans among your Sambra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sambra lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Sambra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sambra in 1989 was 16, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sambra 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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