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Samhammer Family History

Samhammer 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: Hammer, Schimmer, Stammer, Derhammer, Schommer, Schemmer, Machamer

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Where is the Samhammer family from?

You can see how Samhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samhammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Samhammer families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Samhammer's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Samhammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samhammer 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 83 census records available for the last name Samhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samhammer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Samhammer. 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 201 military records available for the last name Samhammer. For the veterans among your Samhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samhammer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Samhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Samhammer in 1966 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samhammer 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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