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Samner Family History

Samner 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: Samper, Hamner, Sumner, Sarner, Saner, Sanner, Sayer, Summer, Sommer

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Where is the Samner family from?

You can see how Samner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Samner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Samner families living in Arkansas. This was about 32% of all the recorded Samner's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Samner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samner 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 Samner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Samner. 67% of Samner men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Samner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samner 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Samner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Samner. For the veterans among your Samner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samner

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