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Samder Family History

Samder 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: Sander, Samper, Sader, Sauder, Sayer, Mander, Summer, Sommer, Sandler

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Where is the Samder family from?

You can see how Samder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Samder families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Samder's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samder 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 Samder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samder. 46% of Samder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Samder women worked as a Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanical Engineering
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Samder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Samder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samder 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Samder. 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 23 military records available for the last name Samder. For the veterans among your Samder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Samder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Samder in 1965 was 87, and 77 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samder 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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