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Samm Family History

Samm Surname Meaning

North German: unexplained. English (Bedfordshire): variant of Sam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Samm family from?

You can see how Samm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Samm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Samm families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Samm's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Samm families in 1911.
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What did your Samm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Samm. 23% of Samm men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Samm women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Samm were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Samm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samm 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Samm. 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 394 military records available for the last name Samm. For the veterans among your Samm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samm lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Samm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Samm in 1949 was 42, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samm 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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