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Sammeth Family History

Sammeth 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: Sammet, Lambeth, Samet, Sampath, Hammett, Simmet, Nameth, Sammut

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Where is the Sammeth family from?

You can see how Sammeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammeth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sammeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sammeth families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sammeth's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sammeth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sammeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sammeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sammeth. 50% of Sammeth men worked as a Contractor and 100% of Sammeth women worked as a 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

  • Contractor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Sammeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Sammeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammeth 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sammeth. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sammeth. For the veterans among your Sammeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammeth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sammeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sammeth in 1963 was 63, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sammeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sammeth 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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