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Samdus Family History

Samdus 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: Ramus, Sands, Baldus, Sames, Amdur, Samis, Sammis, Camus, Samms

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Where is the Samdus family from?

You can see how Samdus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samdus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Samdus families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Samdus families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Samdus's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Samdus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Samdus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samdus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Samdus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Samdus. For the veterans among your Samdus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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