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Sammin Family History

Sammin 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: Sammis, Sammon, Sabin, Samson, Amin, Salmon, Savin, Mammen, Satin

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Where is the Sammin family from?

You can see how Sammin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sammin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sammin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sammin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sammin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sammin 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 199 census records available for the last name Sammin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sammin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sammin. For the veterans among your Sammin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Sammin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sammin in 1973 was 62, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sammin 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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