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Samfor Family History

Samfor 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: Sambor, Samford, Samson, Amor, Sartor, Safar, Samper, Bamford, Saffer

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Where is the Samfor family from?

You can see how Samfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samfor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Samfor family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Samfor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Samfor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samfor 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 6 census records available for the last name Samfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samfor 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Samfor. 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 Samfor. For the veterans among your Samfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samfor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Samfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Samfor in 1962 was 70, and 24 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samfor 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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