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Samwell Family History

Samwell Surname Meaning

see Samuel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Samwell family from?

You can see how Samwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Samwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Samwell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Samwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Samwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samwell 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 Samwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Samwell. 80% of Samwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shop Assistant (wool)
    5%

What Samwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Samwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samwell 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Samwell. 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 148 military records available for the last name Samwell. For the veterans among your Samwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samwell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Samwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Samwell in 1967 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samwell 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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