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Samers Family History

Samers 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: Sayers, Sames, Somers, Lamers, Sagers, Sauers, Sabers, Sayer, James

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Where is the Samers family from?

You can see how Samers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Samers families living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Samers's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Samers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samers 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 Samers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samers. 25% of Samers men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Samers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samers were Salesman and None.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • None
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Samers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samers 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Samers. 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 98 military records available for the last name Samers. For the veterans among your Samers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Samers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Samers in 1973 was 67, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samers 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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