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Sament Family History

Sament 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: Samet, Ament, Sargent, Kamen, Saint, Parent, Lamont, Sant, Savant

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Where is the Sament family from?

You can see how Sament families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sament family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sament families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Sament families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sament's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sament families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sament 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 144 census records available for the last name Sament. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sament 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Sament. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sament. For the veterans among your Sament ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sament lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sament life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sament in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sament 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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