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Samfield Family History

Samfield 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: Camfield, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Mayfield, Hatfield, Banfield

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Where is the Samfield family from?

You can see how Samfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samfield family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Samfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Samfield families living in Tennessee. This was about 55% of all the recorded Samfield's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Samfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samfield 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 139 census records available for the last name Samfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samfield 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Samfield. 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 12 military records available for the last name Samfield. For the veterans among your Samfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samfield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Samfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Samfield in 1970 was 91, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samfield 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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