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Samders Family History

Samders 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: Sanders, Sander, Salters, Samperi, Samper, Summers, Sader, Alders

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Where is the Samders family from?

You can see how Samders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 45 Samders families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Samders's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samders families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samders 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 Samders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samders. 27% of Samders men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Samders women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samders were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Samders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samders 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Samders. 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 335 military records available for the last name Samders. For the veterans among your Samders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samders lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Samders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Samders in 1988 was 88, and 32 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samders 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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