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Samer Family History

Samer 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: Sayer, Hamer, Sager, Kamer, Samper, Ramer, Samet, Sater, Damer, Sader

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Where is the Samer family from?

You can see how Samer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Samer families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Samer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samer 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 Samer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samer. 27% of Samer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Samer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samer were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Samer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Samer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samer 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Samer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Samer. For the veterans among your Samer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Samer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Samer in 1953 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samer 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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