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Sammann Family History

Sammann Surname Meaning

North German: shortened form of Sandmann.

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


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Where is the Sammann family from?

You can see how Sammann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sammann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Sammann families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sammann's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sammann families in 1911.
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What did your Sammann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sammann. 100% of Sammann men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Sammann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Sammann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammann 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Sammann. 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 179 military records available for the last name Sammann. For the veterans among your Sammann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammann lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sammann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sammann in 1960 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sammann 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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