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Samons Family History

Samons Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sammons.

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


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Where is the Samons family from?

You can see how Samons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Samons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Samons families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Samons's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Samons families in 1911.
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What did your Samons ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samons. 100% of Samons 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Samons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samons 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Samons. 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 522 military records available for the last name Samons. For the veterans among your Samons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samons lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Samons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Samons in 1957 was 43, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samons 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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